You will need to apply to the Council for advertisement consent to display an advertisement bigger than 0.3 square metres on the front of, or outside, your property.

A sign no larger than 0.3 metres, if it is for identification, direction or warning, such as your house name or number or 'Beware of the dog' would not require this consent. Temporary notices of up to 0.6 square metres relating to local events, such as fetes and concerts, may be displayed for a short period without having to apply to the council.

There are different rules for estate agents boards, but, in general, these should not be bigger than 0.5 square metres. You can get advice from the planning section - ask for a copy of the free booklet 'Outdoor advertisements and signs: A Guide for Advertisers.'

For further advice please contact the planning department on 01225 776655.