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Non-illuminated banners and seasonal decorations (Inc hanging baskets) licence

How to apply for a licence to erect non-illuminated banners or seasonal decorations on or over a public road, pavement or verge.

Suffolk County Council reviews its fees on an annual basis. Please make sure you read through the application form to understand the current fees and conditions before you apply as these fees are generally non-refundable. Applications require 10 working days notice to be processed.Find details on how to apply for permission to attach seasonal decorations, banners and hanging baskets on streetlight columns.

Before you apply

Your application may be rejected if the proposed site is considered to be potentially dangerous to the public.

Contact Highways England on 0300 123 5000 if you want to apply for a licence on a trunk road.

How to apply

Download and complete the non-illuminated banner and seasonal decorations (Inc Hanging Baskets) application form (Word, 86KB).

Send the completed form to highways.licensing@suffolk.gov.uk or by post to:

Suffolk County Council, Licensing and Enforcement Team, Phoenix House, 3 Goddard Road, Suffolk, IP1 5NP

Email highways.licensing@suffolk.gov.uk or contact 0345 606 6171 if you have any questions.

Find details on how to apply for permission to attach seasonal decorations, banners and hanging baskets on streetlight columns.

Pay for a non-illuminated banner or seasonal decoration licence

Find out how to pay for a non-illuminated or seasonal decorations (Inc Hanging Baskets) licence

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