Flags to be Replaced

[MNW67]

I think that is correct, the re formists don’t understand that a patriotic gesture doesn’t mean it’s automatically OK in highway safety sense.

It is also, I think, simply a matter of permission. Nobody can fly a flag on my land without my permission. Likewise, you can't fly a flag on highway land without the permission of the Highway Authority.

 

[morqthana]

WRONG

Some flags require formal consent from the local planning authority but, crucially, the union jack and the St George's flag do not.

In England, the flying of flags is treated as advertisements for the purposes of the planning regime to ensure the flags do not impact on safety or amenity. Some flags require formal consent (permission) from the local planning authority, whereas others like the Union Flag do not.

The detailed controls over flag flying are set out in detailed regulations (see links below).
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All flags must have the permission of the owner of the site on which they are displayed (this includes the Highway Authority if the sign is to be placed on highway land)

Subject to compliance with the standard conditions, there are 3 categories of flag:
(a) flags which can be flown without consent of the local planning authority
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(a) Flags which do not need consent
The full list of flags that do not require consent are:
1. Any country’s national flag, civil ensign or civil air ensign
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[Highway Man]

In England, the flying of flags is treated as advertisements for the purposes of the planning regime to ensure the flags do not impact on safety or amenity. Some flags require formal consent (permission) from the local planning authority, whereas others like the Union Flag do not.

The detailed controls over flag flying are set out in detailed regulations (see links below).
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.
.
All flags must have the permission of the owner of the site on which they are displayed (this includes the Highway Authority if the sign is to be placed on highway land)

Subject to compliance with the standard conditions, there are 3 categories of flag:
(a) flags which can be flown without consent of the local planning authority
.
.
(a) Flags which do not need consent
The full list of flags that do not require consent are:
1. Any country’s national flag, civil ensign or civil air ensign
.
.
.

I know I told you. You may also note the Palestinian flag needs permission

 

[Highway Man]

It is also, I think, simply a matter of permission. Nobody can fly a flag on my land without my permission. Likewise, you can't fly a flag on highway land without the permission of the Highway Authority.

Or from myself.

 

[Highway Man]

Driving up and down the country it’s clear many of the flags that were put up in the Christmas frenzy have been permanently removed. I doubt the ones round your way are legal. A flag facing inwards or parallel to the kerb is arguably more unsafe because drivers will rubber neck to getter a better view. Accidents are more not less likely. I’m not challenging what’s happening on your watch but the way you announced that the rest of the country about to follow.

As and when money permits. The government want more flags flying.

 

[blup]

As and when money permits. The government want more flags flying.

Shock horror, the government is patriotic

 

[morqthana]

I know I told you.

Yes, and then you told me that "Some flags require formal consent from the local planning authority but, crucially, the union jack and the St George's flag do not."

Equally crucially, no extra consent is needed for any country's national flag which is not required for the Union Jack or the St George's flag, and neither the Union Jack or the St George's flag have any special exemption from any consents which other country's flags need.

You may also note the Palestinian flag needs permission

No more than whatever permissions are needed in the same circumstances for the Union Jack or the St George's flag.

 

[MNW67]

Or from myself.

Or from me!

 

[Highway Man]

Yes, and then you told me that "Some flags require formal consent from the local planning authority but, crucially, the union jack and the St George's flag do not."

Equally crucially, no extra consent is needed for any country's national flag which is not required for the Union Jack or the St George's flag, and neither the Union Jack or the St George's flag have any special exemption from any consents which other country's flags need.




No more than whatever permissions are needed in the same circumstances for the Union Jack or the St George's flag.

Why are you just repeating what I have already told you whilst making out that you are somehow telling me?? That’s just weird.

 

[Highway Man]

Yes, and then you told me that "Some flags require formal consent from the local planning authority but, crucially, the union jack and the St George's flag do not."

Equally crucially, no extra consent is needed for any country's national flag which is not required for the Union Jack or the St George's flag, and neither the Union Jack or the St George's flag have any special exemption from any consents which other country's flags need.




No more than whatever permissions are needed in the same circumstances for the Union Jack or the St George's flag.

WRONG Only flags that do not need permission are the ones that are partner or connected with the UK.

 

[noseall]

I think this rudderless thread was created solely so HWM could go on a whinge, and waffle on about fake patriotism.

 

[aveatry]

Why are you just repeating what I have already told you whilst making out that you are somehow telling me?? That’s just weird.

Most people just ignore the sad lonely trouble maker

 

[fillyboy]

Most people just ignore the sad lonely trouble maker

Morq or nosy?

 

[morqthana]

WRONG Only flags that do not need permission are the ones that are partner or connected with the UK.

Why does the official guide you linked to here:

Helpfully, the government has a guide on its website – a "plain English" guide to flying flags.

say otherwise?

Why does it say that ALL flags must have the permission of the owner of the site on which they are displayed (this includes the Highway Authority if the sign is to be placed on highway land) and that ANY country's national flag can be flown without consent of the local planning authority?

In the photo of lamp posts festooned with Palestinian flags which noseall posted earlier, they would only have been allowed if the highway authority had given permission, but they would not have needed the consent of the local planning authority.

It's all there in black-and-white in the guide which you linked to.

 

[Highway Man]

Why does the official guide you linked to here:



say otherwise?

Why does it say that ALL flags must have the permission of the owner of the site on which they are displayed (this includes the Highway Authority if the sign is to be placed on highway land) and that ANY country's national flag can be flown without consent of the local planning authority?

In the photo of lamp posts festooned with Palestinian flags which noseall posted earlier, they would only have been allowed if the highway authority had given permission, but they would not have needed the consent of the local planning authority.

It's all there in black-and-white in the guide which you linked to.

Sorry you are WRONG