Issue details

Renewal of the Regulation 7 Direction of Manage to Let Signs

 

 

The Regulation 7 direction which sought to prohibit the display of To Let boards needs to be reviewed every 5 years. The Direction seeks to prohibit the use of To Let boards on residential properties and requires advertisers to submit an application for express consent for To Let boards. The Regulation 7 direction is applicable to specifc wards in Lancaster.

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: Bulk Ward; Castle Ward; John O'Gaunt Ward; Marsh Ward; Scotforth East Ward; Scotforth West Ward;

Notice of proposed decision first published: 15/08/2025

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Not Applicable.

Service(s): Planning & Climate Change;

Decision due: 16 September 2025 by Cabinet

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Planning

Contact: Mark Cassidy, Chief Officer - Planning and Climate Change Email: mcassidy@lancaster.gov.uk Tel: 01524 582390.

Consultation process

Following approval from Cabinet, the Council will seek to engage in informal consultation to gauge support for continuing the control. Following this and application to renew the direction will need to be made to the Secretary of State who will then consider the proposal. There is no timetable for this decision which can take between 3 to 6 months. With the current restrictions due to end in September 2026 it is prudent that work begins exploring its renewal now.

Consultees

Consultation will take place with all interested parties, particularly local letting / estate agents who are impacted by the Direction.

Are there any climate change implications?: No

Background papers