A historic Romford town centre pub is set to get new signs and floodlights after its refurbishment plans were approved.
Proposals for seven new signs, four brass lanterns and four replacement floodlights at The Lamb, in Market Place, were approved by Havering Council on Monday, November 4.
Submitted by Ashleigh Signs on behalf of pub chain Greene King in July, the plans will see the Grade II-listed pub put up three non-lit signs, two lit signs and two non-lit menu box signs.
As well as this, the pub aims to install four brass lanterns and four floodlights to replace existing lighting.
These proposals were approved with conditions, which dictate the advertisement rules and how bright the illuminated signs can be.
A decision date for the planning application was originally set to September 17, however this was pushed back by almost two months.
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Part of this delay included changing the two menu signs at the entrance doors from the previously proposed illuminated cases to non-illuminated cases, after concerns raised by a heritage advisor.
These amendments were negotiated with the agent Ashleigh Signs over the phone and via email, before later being submitted to the council on October 25.
Following the revisions, the planning officer's report said: "The proposals would be considered acceptable, with no undue impacts on the site, surrounding heritage assets, the conservation area and the wider surrounding area.
"The proposal would be in accordance with the policies and guidelines, and therefore it is recommended that consent is granted."
The Lamb previously had its other refurbishment plans for a new outdoor seating area refused, after the council concluded they would "harm" the "special architectural interest of the listed building".
The pub dates back to the 17th century, according to Havering Libraries, and was formerly an Ind Coope Brewery pub.
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