Does your business attract a lot of visitors from outside the area? Do you run a tourist attraction?
If you would like to put up a road sign directing visitors to a particular tourist, business, leisure or educational establishment, you need permission from the council.
We have to place limits on the number of signs on the highway. This is because too many signs can be distracting to road users and could mean they miss crucial warning signs or orders. Signs can also spoil the character of an area.
Therefore, we have developed a policy to assess which businesses or attractions merit road signs giving directions. If you answer 'yes' to the following questions, your establishment may be eligible:
- Are you open at least 4 hours a day for 150 days a year?
- Are you outside a main town centre?
- Are you a permanent establishment?
- Are you open to the casual passing visitor?
- Do you have adequate parking facilities?
- Are you prepared to pay the full costs of any signing scheme?
For more details, please download the leaflet.