Timber notice board at Sizewell Beach Toilet Block, Sizewell, Leiston

What was proposed

The application sought consent for a non-illuminated timber notice board with a glass door, mounted on the toilet block wall.

“DC/25/3118/ADNLocation Sizewell Beach Toilet Block Sizewell Gap Sizewell Leiston Suffolk IP16 4UH Statutory determination date7 October 2025 Application typeNon-Illuminated Advertisement Consent ApplicantMrs Niki Pieri ParishLeiston Cum Sizewell ProposalNon - Illuminated Advertisement Consent - The erection of a wall mounted timber notice board with glass door.”

“1.Summary 1.1.This is an application for non-illuminated advertising consent regarding the erection of a wall mounted timber notice board with glass door at Sizewell Beach Toilet Block. 1.2.This application triggers a referral to planning committee as East Suffolk Council is the owner of the building to which a notice board would be installed upon. The application is recommended for approval subject to conditions.”

Officer report

Existing notice board

The proposed board would replace a smaller metal and glass notice board already fixed to the building.

“It would replace an existing smaller metal and glass noticeboard currently located on the western elevation. The proposed notice board would not be illuminated. 4.Consultees ConsulteeDate consultedDate reply received Leiston-cum-Sizewell Town Council14 August 20251 September 2025 Summary of comments: Leiston-cum-Sizewell Town Council supports this application, considering it to be consistent with the Neighbourhood Plan and with material planning considerations.”

Officer report

Officers’ recommendation

Officers recommended approval because the board would have an acceptable impact on amenity and safety and would not harm the landscape setting.

“The notice board would therefore not significantly detract from the character of the buildings and would not harm amenity or the character of the National Landscape. 6.7.In terms of amenity impact the proposed notice board would have a more suitable appearance and size that would allow it to both look better and serve its purpose better while remaining in a location that it would be expected to be in. Therefore, no harm to amenity has been found to result from the proposal.”

“It would not appear excessively large or visually prominent on the toilet block. By being larger the notice board has an improved ability to display information. The area where the notice board is installed already features development and it would not result in harm to the character of Sizewell Beach or the National Landscape. The proposal therefore would have an acceptable impact on amenity. 7.3.The notice board is located in a safe location that is easily accessible.”

Officer report

Who spoke

An Assistant Planner presented the proposal, showed the proposed and existing notice boards, and explained why it came to committee.

Committee discussion

A councillor questioned the stated board size, and the Assistant Planner said the reference to A4 was probably a report error and should say A1.

“DC/25/3118/ADN - Sizewell Beach Toilet Block The Committee received report ES/2558 of the Head of Planning and Building Control which related to planning application DC/25/3118/AND. Members received a presentation from the Assistant Planner who explained that the application was for non-illuminated advertising consent for the erection of a wall mounted timber notice board with glass door at the Sizewell Beach Toilet Block.”

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The decision

Advertisement consent was approved subject to conditions requiring maintenance, safe condition and compliance with the approved drawings.

“That Approval is recommended to grant advertisement consent subject to conditions. All advertisements displayed, and any land used for the display of advertisements, shall be maintained in a clean and tidy condition to the reasonable satisfaction of the…”

“Local Planning Authority. Reason: As required by the Town and Country (Control of Advertisement) Regulations in force at this time. Any hoarding or similar structure, or any sign, placard, board or device erected or used principally for the purpose of displaying advertisements shall be maintained in a safe condition to the reasonable satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority.”

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