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Policy Context and Regional Development
2.1NI-wide·PPS 17 Control of Outdoor Advertisements
The Regional Development Strategy (RDS) seeks to promote employment and support economic development of the region while sustaining a high quality environment. The role of advertisements is not specif
non-domesticPolicy AD 1: Amenity and Public Safety
Policy AD 1NI-wide·PPS 17 Control of Outdoor Advertisements
Consent will be given for the display of an advertisement where: (i) it respects amenity, when assessed in the context of the general characteristics of the locality; and (ii) it does not prejudice pu
non-domesticcommercialpublic-buildingVisual Impact Assessment Criteria
4.7(c)-(g)NI-wide·PPS 17 Control of Outdoor Advertisements
(c) the cumulative effect of the proposal when read with other advertisements on the building or in the surrounding area and whether the proposal will result in clutter; (d) the size, scale, dominance
non-domesticsite-planningexternal-spaceSafety Considerations for Outdoor Advertisements
NI-wide·PPS 17 Control of Outdoor Advertisements
(b) those which, by virtue of their size or siting, would obstruct or confuse a road user's view or reduce the clarity or effectiveness of a traffic sign or traffic signal, or those which would be lik
non-domesticcommercialpublic-buildingFreestanding Advertisement Displays at Gateway Locations
11NI-wide·PPS 17 Control of Outdoor Advertisements
Freestanding displays are also often found at airports, ports and other gateway locations where they generally provide information on the locality, local events and services.
non-domesticsite-planningDesign Guidelines for Freestanding Advertisement Panels
11NI-wide·PPS 17 Control of Outdoor Advertisements
Design Guidelines: • the number, scale, proportions and design of freestanding advertisement panels should respect the site and its surrounding area. In particular where these are situated at the back
non-domesticsite-planningexternal-spaceGable Mounted Advertisement Displays
12NI-wide·PPS 17 Control of Outdoor Advertisements
Large scale poster panels (generally 48 sheet displays) located on gables are a common feature in the predominantly commercial parts of our towns and cities and may offer benefits, such as screening a
commercialnon-domesticsite-planningDesign Guidelines for Wall Mounted Poster Panels
NI-wide·PPS 17 Control of Outdoor Advertisements
Design Guidelines: • the form, design, size, proportions and siting of a wall mounted poster panel should be sympathetic to the building to which it is to be attached; • the panel should generally be
non-domesticexternal-spaceTiers of Advertisement Poster Panels on Gable or Flank Walls
13NI-wide·PPS 17 Control of Outdoor Advertisements
Tiers of advertisement poster panels affecting the gable or flank wall of a building should be avoided as they can have a significant detrimental impact over long distance views, whilst more local vie
non-domesticexternal-spaceElectronic Screen Displays and Freestanding Panels
14NI-wide·PPS 17 Control of Outdoor Advertisements
The guidance above also applies to large electronic screen displays and to freestanding panels in front of a gable or flank wall of a building.
non-domesticexternal-spaceShroud Advertisement Displays – Definition and Characteristics
15NI-wide·PPS 17 Control of Outdoor Advertisements
Shroud advertisement displays are a relatively new form of advertising. They are known by a variety of names such as meshes, wraparounds or blow–up signs. They range in size, but are generally large-s
non-domesticexternal-spacePrevention of Clutter from Similar Advertisements
17NI-wide·PPS 17 Control of Outdoor Advertisements
To prevent clutter, account will be taken of the number of similar proposals located within the vicinity of the site and others that have the benefit of advertisement consent.
commercialnon-domesticSigns on Commercial Premises - General Policy
18, 19NI-wide·PPS 17 Control of Outdoor Advertisements
Signs and advertisements on commercial premises are important in announcing the presence of a business in the street and in directing customers to that location, and can assist the vibrancy of our cit
commercialnon-domesticFascia Signs Design Guidelines
Fascia SignsNI-wide·PPS 17 Control of Outdoor Advertisements
Design Guidelines: • fascia signs should be of an appropriate size, and sited and designed to harmonise with the shop front, the façade of the building and any detailing thereon; • where there is an o
commercialnon-domesticSignage at Filling Stations and Forecourts
29, 30NI-wide·PPS 17 Control of Outdoor Advertisements
Signage at filling stations usually comprises a combination of a canopy, a pole/pylon, and shop fascia signage together with a number of smaller forecourt signs. In view of the range of signs involved
commercialnon-domesticPylon and Pole Mounted Signs
31-32NI-wide·PPS 17 Control of Outdoor Advertisements
Pylon and pole mounted signs are a common feature at petrol filling stations. Increasingly they are found in association with drive-through restaurants, supermarkets, retail warehousing, retail parks
non-domesticcommercialretailDesign Guidelines for Pylon and Pole Mounted Signs
Design GuidelinesNI-wide·PPS 17 Control of Outdoor Advertisements
• pylon and pole mounted signs should be in scale with their surroundings and they should not significantly exceed surrounding building heights; • they should not detract from the visual amenity or ch
non-domesticcommercialretailEnforcement action against unauthorised mobile advertisements
12NI-wide·PPS 17 Control of Outdoor Advertisements
Accordingly, in the case of unauthorised mobile advertisements, the Department intends to focus enforcement action on the person, business or company being given publicity by the advertisement.
non-domesticWarning letter for mobile advertisements
13NI-wide·PPS 17 Control of Outdoor Advertisements
A warning letter, as described in paragraph 6 above, will normally be served on the person, business or company being advertised. In addition to its normal contents, the letter shall advise that the D
non-domesticEnforcement approach for immobilised mobile equipment
14NI-wide·PPS 17 Control of Outdoor Advertisements
The Department's approach to the enforcement of mobile advertisements will apply equally in circumstances where the wheels may have been removed from a trailer or other mobile equipment where the adve
non-domesticCoordination with roads legislation enforcement
15NI-wide·PPS 17 Control of Outdoor Advertisements
In addition to planning legislation, there are separate provisions within roads legislation for the control of advertisements (see paragraph 2.10). Where an advertisement is displayed in breach of the
non-domestic