Agenda item - Application BH2012/00047, 227-233 Preston Rd, Brighton

Display of internally illuminated fascia (letters only) and projecting signs, and non-illuminated ATM surround and totem sign.

(1)          The Area Planning Manager (West) gave a presentation detailing the proposals by reference to pictures and drawings. The application was for advertisement, and only the letters of the fascia would be illuminated. An error in the report was highlighted, and it was explained that the totem would not be internally illuminated. Members’ attention was drawn to late representation from CAG and the letters of representation in the report. The application site was in a conservation area, and, as such, complied with the relevant policies; the application was considered appropriate for the scale of the building. The application was recommended for approval for the reasons set out in the report.

              Questions for Officers, Debate and Decision Making Process

(2)          In response to a query from Councillor Hawtree it was confirmed that there was space on the totem for an additional advertisement.

(3)          A vote was taken of the 11 Members present, and it was agreed that advertisement consent be granted on a vote of 9 to 1 with 1 abstention.

157.9    RESOLVED - That the Committee has taken into consideration and agrees with the reasons for the recommendation and the policies and guidance set out in the report and resolves to GRANT planning permission subject to the Conditions and Informatives set out in the report.

              Note: Councillor Bowden was not present during the consideration and vote of this application.