Three non-illuminated signs at Grimsby Islamic Cultural Centre, Grimsby

“The sign is positioned 3.4m above ground level. All signs have been constructed with a composite tray with vinyl individual letters in a shiny finish. The application has changed during the course of the application with external illumination being removed from sign B fronting Weelsby Road. The application is presented to planning committee as a result of the number of objections received. SITE The application site is the Islamic Cultural Centre on Weelsby Road in Grimsby.”

“The centre is located within a residential area with houses to all sides. This includes houses which face the site from across both Weelsby Road and Legsby Avenue. Houses also directly adjoin the site to Weelsby Road and Legsby Avenue. RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY DM/0508/25/FUL Retrospective application for the installation of CCTV cameras, security lights and associated works. Pending. DM/0673/18/FUL Erect first floor extensions with 1 domed skylight. Approved 2019.”

“As such the signage is commensurate with the size of the structure and does not appear out of keeping with it or the streetscene now that the illumination has been removed from this application. As such this is positive and it is considered that the signage proposed accords with Policies 5, 22 and 39 of the NELLP. 2) Public safety All signage is against the wall of the mosque, which is set back from the property boundary and the public highway.”

“Councillor Lindley said that he was a bit nervous that the application for the signs and the application for the lighting were being considered in isolation and he thought it would be more helpful to consider them together. He said that he would be more comfortable knowing what the sign would look like with the proposed lightning.”

“Councillor Lindley appreciated that the lighting would be considered under a separate application, but the outcome of that application would have an impact on the signage. He said that committee members were in a difficult position. Councillor Lindley said that when looking at the officer’s photos, the lights from the windows would shine as much light on the pathway, car park and main road as the security lights, if not more.”

“The committee took a vote and upon a vote, 5 voted for 5 voted against for the application to be approved with conditions.”

“The Chair used his casting vote to approve the application.”

“RESOLVED – That the application be approved with conditions.”

“(Note - the committee voted 5 for 5 against with the Chair voting for the application to be approved with conditions.)”