Cheshire West and Chester planners approve Ikea signs
Last month, Cheshire West and Chester Council's planning department received the proposal for the signage as Ikea gets set to take over the former Homebase store, as announced on April 1.
The three internally illuminated fascia signs for the store, to be on the Greyhound Retail Park, were approved by planning officials on Monday, June 9.
Approving the decision, council planning officer Gail Nickson that the signs were suitable for the location and type of business.
She said: 'It is considered that the proposed signage is acceptable with regards to visual amenity given its design and as it largely replaces existing signage.
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'It is considered the proposed signage would maintain current levels of public safety given the simple form, design and position.
'Advertisement consent is recommended with the standard advertisement conditions and approved plans condition.'
The Swedish furniture superstore giants have not yet confirmed an opening date for the new Ikea store, which has been eagerly awaited by Chester residents as well as further afield in Wirral and North Wales.
The store will offer its normal service, albeit on a reduced scale, after previously offering a mobile collection facility in the same area.
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