Destinations considered for other highway signs
Retail and business premises:
- Generally not permitted.
- Exceptions: where there is a genuine traffic management or safety reason and a significant number of visitors.
- Tourism sign vetting procedure applies in these cases; applicants must pay all costs.
- Otherwise, contact the planning authority for promotional signs on buildings or private land (with planning consent).
Venues usually eligible for small local direction signs:
- Schools
- Churches
- GP surgeries
- Village halls (evening events and meetings considered)
- Supplementary plates with village nameplates (e.g., “Please Drive Slowly” or “Best Kept Village”)
- Remote village stores providing multiple community functions (e.g., Post Office or parcel collection hub)
- Hospitals
- Government agencies such as RAF bases
- Weighbridges
- Car parks
- Large service areas
- Any other venue the local highway authority considers suitable
Not normally considered:
- Retail or business premises (unless there is a genuine traffic management or safety reason and high visitor numbers – tourism sign criteria applied)
- Health and medical facilities – expected to provide maps and directions directly.
- Club names – use the type of venue instead (e.g., “Bowling Green”).
- Petrol filling stations and EV charging points, unless part of a large service area complying with regulations.
If your venue isn’t listed, email signsandlines@lincolnshire.gov.uk to ask for consideration.