Agenda item

Approved in line with officer recommendation, subject to conditions (and any amendments as deemed necessary), details to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application 25/01963/ADV, for the installation of steel framed Noticeboard to carry advertisements for Banbury Cross Indoor Bowls Club at Woodgreen Leisure Centre, Woodgreen Avenue, Banbury, OX16 0HS.

In reaching its decision the Committee considered the officer’s report and presentation and the written updates.  

Resolved

That, in line with officer recommendation, advertisement consent be granted, subject to the conditions set out below (and any amendments to those conditions as deemed necessary).

Conditions

1.         This consent to display advertisements shall expire at the end of 5 years, beginning on the date this consent was granted.

Reason - To comply with the provisions of Regulation 14 of The Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (England) Regulations 2007 (as amended).

2.         Except where otherwise stipulated by conditions attached to this consent, the development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the information contained within the application form and the following approved plans: Site Location Plan (dated 28 July 2025); Block Plan (dated 14 August 2025); Noticeboard specifications (dated 19 August 2025).

Reason – For the avoidance of doubt, to ensure that the development is carried out only as approved by the Local Planning Authority and comply with Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

3.         No advertisement is to be displayed without the permission of the owner of the site or any other person with an interest in the site entitled to grant permission.

Reason - To comply with the provisions of Regulation 14 of The Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (England) Regulations 2007 (as amended).

4.         No advertisement shall be sited or displayed so as to –

(a)  endanger persons using any highway, railway, waterway, dock, harbour or aerodrome (civil or military);

(b)  obscure, or hinder the ready interpretation of, any traffic sign, railway signal or aid to navigation by water or air; or

(c)  hinder the operation of any device used for the purpose of security or surveillance or for measuring the speed of any vehicle.

Reason - To comply with the provisions of Regulation 14 of The Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (England) Regulations 2007 (as amended).

5.         Any advertisement displayed, and any site used for the display of advertisements, shall be maintained in a condition that does not impair the visual amenity of the site.

Reason - To comply with the provisions of Regulation 14 of The Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (England) Regulations 2007 (as amended).

6.         Any structure or hoarding erected or used principally for the purpose of displaying advertisements shall be maintained in a condition that does not endanger the public.

Reason - To comply with the provisions of Regulation 14 of The Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (England) Regulations 2007 (as amended).

7.         Where an advertisement is required under the Advertisement Regulations to be removed, the site shall be left in a condition that does not endanger the public or impair visual amenity.

Reason - To comply with the provisions of Regulation 14 of The Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (England) Regulations 2007 (as amended).