Advertisement consent
You will need planning permission for the display of certain
advertisements in the interest of amenity and/or public safety. You
can contact us to find out whether an advertisement requires
planning permission.
Outdoor advertisements are controlled under regulations which
try to ensure that the impact is not detrimental to the surrounding
area.
What sort of adverts need
consent?
The type of adverts include posters, advertisement hoardings,
fascia and projection signs on shops, flags, pole signs and estate
agents boards.
Which adverts don't need consent?
There are 14 classes of advertisement which do not require
permission. Normally these include short term signs, signs which
are an integral part of the building, signs on petrol pumps, road
and railway signs.
Advertisement consent is required if your sign falls within the
14 classes above. These include:
- Most hoardings
- Both freestanding advertisements/hoardings and on walls
- Most illuminated signs
- Fascia and projecting signs which are more than 4.6m above
ground level
- Advertisements on gable-ends
You will need consent in areas of historical, architectural
or cultural importance.
What else should I know?
Any outdoor advertisement must be kept clean, tidy and in a safe
condition. You should have permission of the owner and other users
of the land. The sign should not obscure or attract attention from
any official or safety signage.
How do I make an application?
Apply online at the Scottish Government's ePlanning
website or download the guidance notes and application form
from the ePlanning
'Download Forms' webpage. If making a paper submission,
send the form and the fee to The Environment
Sevice, Perth & Kinross Council, Pullar House, 35 Kinnoull
Street, PERTH PH1 5GD
What will we assess?
In order for us to assess fully the likely impact of the
advertisement, you need to provide accurate, detailed information.
We are obliged by law to take account of the public's comments
received on the application. Therefore it is essential that the
details of the proposed works are explained clearly and in adequate
depth.
Remember that those looking at the proposals will not be as
familiar with the site as you are and may not be able to inspect
the site. We cannot accept applications unless they conform to a
sufficient standard to permit meaningful consultation with all
parties and thus result in an informed decision.
How long will it take to consider
applications?
We would normally make a decision within eight
weeks of us receiving them. However we cannot accept an incomplete
application. If you do not give us all the information it will
delay its determination, or result in the application being
regarded as invalid and returned to you.
What will happen before a decision is made?
It is vetted to ensure it is fully and properly completed.
An advertisement is placed in the local newspaper, and site notices
posted in appropriate places.
We may consult with other bodies and amenity groups,
both national, including Historic Scotland, and local, such as the
local Civic Trust; other sections of the Council; people affected
by the application.
We will visit the site and a planning officer will contact
you if more information or amendments are thought to be
necessary.
When we consider the application we will take account
of relevant Council policies and any past history or decisions
on the site for similar applications.
Finally, the application will either go to the Development
Control Committee or be considered by the Head of Planning under
delegated powers.
Shortly after the Committee or Head of Planning's decision you
will receive a decision notice.
