{"id":1979,"date":"2017-12-06T09:00:47","date_gmt":"2017-12-06T09:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.discountdisplays.co.uk\/our-blog\/?p=1979"},"modified":"2025-06-18T15:38:40","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T14:38:40","slug":"pavement-sign-planning-guidance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discountdisplays.co.uk\/our-blog\/pavement-sign-planning-guidance\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Need Planning Permission for a Pavement Sign?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1979\" class=\"elementor elementor-1979\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7338da98 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7338da98\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aec0b9d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aec0b9d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 05-08-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are looking to purchase a pavement sign, or have one already, you may be unclear on the legislation surrounding them. A common question we get asked by our customers is what, if any, permission is needed by local authorities to display a pavement sign outside their premises. In this article, we&#8217;ll tackle this question and outline what constitutes responsible usage of the ubiquitous high street sign.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c8a185 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2c8a185\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 05-08-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discountdisplays.co.uk\/our-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Copy-of-DSC_0495.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1986\" alt=\"Sydney Pavement Signs\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discountdisplays.co.uk\/our-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Copy-of-DSC_0495.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.discountdisplays.co.uk\/our-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Copy-of-DSC_0495-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.discountdisplays.co.uk\/our-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Copy-of-DSC_0495-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf79223 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bf79223\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>Pavement Signs and Responsible Usage<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of our most popular product ranges is pavement signs, also referred to as A-boards, sidewalk signs or even a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discountdisplays.co.uk\/html\/pavement_signs.html\">Sandwich Board<\/a>. Pavement signs come in a variety of styles, shapes and sizes, but generally have the same fundamental aim &#8211; to inform, direct and entice people. They are a form of temporary signage as they are not fixed fittings and can be easily moved around. You will see them anywhere that businesses are, for example outside retail stores, pubs and restaurants.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no straightforward answer as to whether planning permission or a licence is required for pavement signs as it depends on several different factors. If you are going to place the sign on a public highway you likely need to get permission. However, if the sign will be placed on your forecourt or business premises, this may be deemed consent. The guidelines differ from council to council so you will need to <\/span><b>check with your local authority<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02fc8f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"02fc8f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discountdisplays.co.uk\/our-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Copy-of-DSC_0069.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1985\" alt=\"BaDu Hair Forecourt Sign\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discountdisplays.co.uk\/our-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Copy-of-DSC_0069.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.discountdisplays.co.uk\/our-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Copy-of-DSC_0069-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86ae0d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"86ae0d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>Deemed Consent<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are using a<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pavement sign on your land, such as the terrace in front of a caf\u00e9 or a forecourt, in most instances this is <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/advertisements#additional-restrictions-on-the-display-of-advertisements\">deemed consent<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This means that you are free to use a pavement sign here without approval from the local authority. However there are <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/uksi\/2007\/783\/schedule\/3\">exceptions <\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here, for example, the sign cannot be illuminated. To determine whether your pavement sign has deemed consent, it is best to check with your local authority.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac285d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ac285d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>Highway Regulations<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the UK, local authorities have to strike a balance between keeping pavements safe for pedestrians and roads safe for vehicle users, as well as supporting local businesses. Pavement signs can cause issues in particular locations for a number of reasons.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local councils will <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/advertisements#additional-restrictions-on-the-display-of-advertisements\">review highway regulations<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the local authority if there is any doubt about the effect an advertisement has on public safety. They will ensure your pavement sign does not create an obstruction, hinder visibility, or jeopardize safety by distracting road users. For example, advertisements would be considered to pose danger if:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They obstruct sight at corners, bends or junctions.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They would reduce the effectiveness of a traffic sign due to their size or siting, or would distract road users because of an unusual nature.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are illuminated (Including flashing or static light).<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They require close study and are positioned in a way that offers pedestrians inadequate protection from passing vehicles.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h2><b>Local Council Considerations<\/b><\/h2><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conditions and guidelines set out by councils will vary, but the types of issues they may consider are:<\/span><\/h4><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Will pedestrians be inconvenienced or endangered by the pavement sign? Particularly partially sighted pedestrians and wheelchair users.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is there a danger to highway users such as the sign blowing into the road?<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Will there be a negative visual impact on the town or village?<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is it a conservation area?<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is your building listed?<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is it in a serviceable condition and well maintained?<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Separate regulations may govern the content and presentation of advertising on pavement signs. These rules may address issues like inappropriate content, including nudity, offensive language, hate speech, or overly vague messages. In certain cases, councils may permit only informational signs, prohibiting purely promotional messages such as &#8220;SALE.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a913b5f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a913b5f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fdcc6cf e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fdcc6cf\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-540e3af elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"540e3af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"502\" height=\"762\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discountdisplays.co.uk\/our-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/event-poster-signage-e1736951758735.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1982\" alt=\"Event Forecourt Sign\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discountdisplays.co.uk\/our-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/event-poster-signage-e1736951758735.jpg 502w, https:\/\/www.discountdisplays.co.uk\/our-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/event-poster-signage-e1736951758735-198x300.jpg 198w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 502px) 100vw, 502px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11adbfb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"11adbfb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>Do I Need to Apply for Planning Permission?<\/b><\/h2><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To determine whether you need permission for your pavement sign you should check with your local authority. If you are unsure of your local authority you can find it <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/find-local-council\">using your postcode<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Here are some planning guides that are currently being used by local authorities as an example of the information to look for:<\/span><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.derby.gov.uk\/transport-and-streets\/roads-highways-pavements\/pavements-obstructions\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Derby City Council &#8211; Pavement obstructions<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.croydon.gov.uk\/business-licences-and-tenders\/licences-permits-and-registrations\/apply\/street-collection-trading-works\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Croydon City Council &#8211; Pavement licences<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bristol.gov.uk\/business\/business-support-and-advice\/advertising-opportunities-and-guidance\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bristol Area Pavement Sign Guidelines<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk\/business\/licences-and-permits\/pavement-and-cafe-licences-levelling-up-and-regeneration-act\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bournemouth City Council &#8211; Pavement licences<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><h2><b>Pavement Sign Insurance<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When prioritising the safety of your pavement sign, it is crucial to have<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abi.org.uk\/products-and-issues\/choosing-the-right-insurance\/business-insurance\/liability-insurance\/public-liability-insurance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong> public liability insurance<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is to cover you if any person suffers an injury caused by your sign. For instance, if a pedestrian walks into your A-board, trips over it, or it falls on them, having adequate insurance is essential. In many cases, councils require proof of this coverage before granting permission to use the sign.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is constant pressure on councils to put pedestrians first. Pavement signs are a highly effective tool for attracting customers into businesses so taking the time to make sure yours will be legal is important.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have approval from the council, explore our competitive selection of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discountdisplays.co.uk\/html\/pavement_signs.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>pavement signs<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discountdisplays.co.uk\/html\/pavement-swing-signs.html\">swing signs<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discountdisplays.co.uk\/html\/a-frame-signs.html\">A-boards<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discountdisplays.co.uk\/html\/chalkboard-signs.html?indoor_outdoor=Indoor+%26+Outdoor\">chalkboards<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discountdisplays.co.uk\/html\/a-board-forecourt-signs.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>forecourt signs<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are looking to purchase a pavement sign, or have one already, you may be unclear on the legislation surrounding them. 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