Apply for a banner consent

This consent grants permission to erect or hang a banner over the public highway.

Only registered charities or those working on behalf of a non-profit organisation can apply.

The consented banner shall not advertise any event product or business that is of a commercial nature without the relevant planning permission required for advertisements. Any such wording or logo size and content shall also be agreed with the Highway Authority or its Agent. Banners of a purely advertisement or commercial nature are not permitted. Please note, Banner consent is not required for Neighbour Watch signs. Residents interested in installing these signs should contact the local area coordinator.

The precise location where the banner/bunting is to be erected must be stated. Alternatively, the applicant can supply a plan which clearly identifies the location where the banner/bunting is to be erected.

No consent will be granted where the banner/bunting is to be attached to a bridge parapet.

The consent will only be granted to the individual or firm making the application. It cannot be transferred to any other person or firm.

The applicant shall include proof of holding at least £5 million public liability insurance.

The applicant may be required to provide details of any risk assessment or any signing and guarding that may be required prior to the approval of the consent.

If consent is provided, further approval may be required from Enerveo if the banner or bunting is to be attached to a lamp column.

Please note: Enerveo will no longer be able to give approval for third party attachments on any cast iron columns. This will include, festive lighting, hanging baskets, banners, cameras or any additional signs

Cast iron columns can be difficult to identity. Some cast iron style columns may look like cast iron but are actually steel with embellishments added to give the illusion of age.

It is the applicant's responsibility to obtain this approval from Enerveo.

Visit the Enerveo Website.

Banner sites

Below is a list of approved banner sites in Hampshire. Should you wish to request one of these locations, there is an opportunity on the webform to state this.

Reference	Area	Location	Notes
Site 1	Petersfield	The railings by Tesco on the Causeway
Site 2	Petersfield	Tor Way by the swimming pool
Site 3	Petersfield	Market Square outside the Post Office
Site 4	Petersfield	Sheet link roundabout
Site 5	Alton	Draymans Way by Sainsburys
Site 6	New Milton	Station Road/Ashley Road/Old Milton Road Junction
Site 7	New Milton	Old Milton Road/Whitefield Road by Fire Station
Site 8	Totton	Commercial Road in front of number 7
Site 9	Ringwood	High Street between 47-49 and 48-50	Displayed across the highway
Site 10	Hythe	Pylewell Road between no 7 and no 52	Displayed across the highway
Site 11	Romsey	The Hundred between 28 and 19	Displayed across the highway
Site 12	Romsey	Bell Street at the entrance to road	Displayed across the highway
Site 13	Eastleigh	Hursley Road/ Pine Road	Pedestrian barrier: Required to leave end panels clear
Site 14	Eastleigh	Toynbee School	Pedestrian barrier: middle panels only
Site 15	Eastleigh	Woodside Avenue/Goodwood Road railings	Pedestrian barrier: Required to leave end panels clear
Site 16	Eastleigh	Oakmount Road/Leigh Road	Pedestrian barrier: railings in front of traffic signals
Site 17	Eastleigh	Oakmount Road/Junction Saxon Walk
Site 18	Eastleigh	Oakmount Road/ Pets Corner/Waitrose	Display on the Waitrose side only
Site 19	Eastleigh	Winchester Road/Subway Railings	Display on both sides
Site 20	Eastleigh	Winchester Road/Over Subway railings	Display on both sides
Site 21	Eastleigh	Hocombe Road/Winchester Road	From Hocombe Road up to lamp column 92 only

Conditions of consent

Made under Section 178 of the Highways Act 1980

The banner/bunting shall be placed so as to avoid undue obstruction and interference with users of the highway and shall not block sight lines. Where the banner/bunting is erected over any part of the highway it shall be at least 5.2m clear of the highest point of the highway (including a publicly maintainable precinct, or similar) or 3.5m clear of the highest point of a footway or similar and must be securely fixed in such a manner so as to restrict undue movement
The banner/bunting shall be designed and erected with due regard to a comprehensive risk assessment. Such risk assessment shall take particular account of the erection, maintenance and removal of the banner/bunting and the effect of and on all types of traffic that will pass under or nearby the banner/bunting. Proof of compliance with such may be required by the Highway Authority prior to granting the consent and at any point in the duration of the consent
The erection, removal and maintenance of any banner/bunting shall be signed and guarded at all times, in accordance with the requirements described in Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual.The Highway Authority may require signing and guarding proposals prior to the approval of the consent
No part of the highway shall be excavated without obtaining the prior express and specific permission of the Highway Authority
The applicant shall ensure that the banner/bunting does not cause a danger or nuisance to the public
Except where agreed as part of this consent no part of the highway may be closed at any time without the express and specific consent of the highway authority
Any request for an extension to the period for which the consent has been granted must be made by submitting a further application to the Highway Authority at least 48 hours (excluding Saturday and Sunday and Bank Holidays) prior to the expiry of the existing consent .
The applicant shall indemnify the Highway Authority against all liability, loss, claim or proceeding whatsoever arising under the statute or common law, which may arise from the placing, maintenance or removal of banner/bunting over the highway
The applicant shall hold public liability insurance for the duration of the consent in an amount not less than £5 million in respect of each and every occurrence or series of occurrences caused by or attributable to any event giving rise to a claim
The applicant shall accept liability for any damage caused to the highway by the banner/bunting or by the erection, removal or maintenance of the banner/bunting and any such damage shall be repaired to the satisfaction of the Highway Authority at the expense of the consent holder
Any alterations to a consented banner/bunting shall cause the consent to be withdrawn unless the Highway Authority first agrees such alterations. Where such alterations are to be made the applicant shall seek the consent of the Highway Authority in writing giving full details of the alterations proposed
Nothing in this consent permits the applicant to interfere with or prevent or restrict access to apparatus owned, used or maintained by Statutory Undertakers
The consented banner/bunting shall not advertise any event product or business that is of a commercial nature without the relevant planning permission required for advertisements. Any such wording or logo size and content shall also be agreed with the Highway Authority in accordance with the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements)(England) Regulations 2007or any amendment thereto or superseding legislation. Banners/bunting of a purely advertising nature are not permitted
It is the applicant's responsibility to obtain the necessary permission from any property owners to which the banner/bunting will be attached or overhang. Where the banner/bunting is attached to such property the applicant shall be responsible for any damage caused to property by the banner/bunting whilst it is present, including during erection and removal of the banner/bunting
No part of the banner/bunting shall be attached to any street furniture or lighting column without separate express and specific permission from the Highway Authority. Where such permission is granted the applicant shall comply with all conditions attached to the permission
No part of the banner/ bunting shall be attached to a bridge parapet.
Nothing in this consent absolves the applicant from obtaining Planning Permission where such is required
The Highway Authority may request a qualified structural engineers report at the applicant's expense to certify that the fixture to which the banner/bunting is attached is structurally strong enough to support its own weight and the loading of any wind or precipitation

Notes

The ‘highway’ can include the carriageway, footway and any verge
If the applicant objects to these conditions or a refusal by the Highway Authority to approve a consent then he may appeal to the magistrates’ court

£82
Per consent

If you would like to cancel your application after submission, you may not be entitled to a full refund if work has already commenced to process it.

You will receive an automated receipt when paying for this service. No VAT is charged as this is a non-business service and the VAT is classed as ‘out-of-scope’. However, should it be required for your records, Hampshire County Council’s VAT number is GB 189 4068 22.

If you're happy you understand the conditions and charges.

Upon application you will be required to pay the fee. Please have your payment details ready before submitting your application.

Apply for a banner consent