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Temporary notices up to 0.6 square metres relating to local events, such as street parties and concerts, may be displayed for a short period. There are different rules for estate agents' boards, but, in general, these should not be bigger than 0.5 square metres.
The planning regime for larger, professional adverts, signs for businesses and so on is complex though all outdoor advertisements must comply with five 'standard conditions'. They must:
There are 9 classes of advertisements excluded from direct control of the planning authority.
These include:
There are 16 other classes of signage/advertisements also permitted without planning consent.
However these must comply with certain conditions such as length of time to be displayed, height of signage and use of signage. For example Class 5 in that guide allows you to advertise what goods or services you sell at your own premises with some restrictions on letter height, height of signage, illumination etc.
Generally you will need planning permission for:
For further detailed information see below.
Outdoor advertisements and signs: a guide for advertisers
Published: 18 June 2007
Type(s): Manuals leaflets and booklets, Good practice and guidance
Site: Planning, building and the environment
Product code: 07HC04607
Price: Free
This PDF guide can be downloaded via the following external page link and aims to explain to those wanting to display an outdoor advertisement how the system of advertisement control works in England.
http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/planningandbuilding/pdf/326679.pdf
The booklet is arranged in separate sections and there are numerous illustrations which may show you how the system affects the type of advertisement you want to display.
This booklet is only a guide and not a definitive source of legal information. It does not include every condition or limitation for every Class of those Advertisements which are normally permitted. This guidance relates to the planning regime for England. Policies in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland may differ. If in doubt contact your Local Planning Authority.
Additional useful information can also be found here:
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/permission/
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/permission/commonprojects/advertssigns/