Proposal
Erection of a decorative scaffold shroud wrap printed onto PVC comprising a 1:1 image of the building facade with an inset advertising area measuring 20m x 10m (non-illuminated) for a temporary period from 01/11/2024 until 01/11/2025 (amendment to temporary period previously granted advertisement consent under ref. 2023/1052/A due to building work delays).
As published by the council, reference 2024/3260/A
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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28 Aug 2024
Decision issued: Granted
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22 Jul 2026
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