Thumbs down for Ayr illuminated advertising over impacting residents fears

dailyrecord.co.uk:

Ayr has been refused.A planning application was submitted to replace four ordinary hoardings on Maybole Road in the town with two filling the same space which would be lit up at night and would feature regularly changing adverts.However, the proximity of the nearby houses was enough for planners to refuse the proposal.A planning report stated: "With regard to amenity, it is considered that the proposed sign will have an adverse effect on the amenity of the nearby residential properties, particularly during the hours of darkness."The report refers to a similar situation at Whitletts Road where an LED sign was refused, both on application and a subsequent appeal.It continues: "The closest residential property at Shawfield Avenue is located 20.