Non-illuminated banners and seasonal decorations licence

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

Applications require 10 working days notice to be processed.

Please note: If intending to apply for attachments to Street Lighting Columns, please visit Attachments to Street Lighting columns. (note: 10 weeks notice is required).

Before you apply

Read through the application form to understand the current fees and conditions before applying as these fees are generally non-refundable. Suffolk County Council reviews its fees on an annual basis. 

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.

Non-illuminated banners and decorations licence fee is £85.00 for the first 4 weeks and £42.50 per 4-week extension.

How to apply

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

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