DOZENS of flags bearing the phrase ‘Na’Then’ can be installed in a town centre – planners have agreed.
Last month, Ilkley Business Improvement District submitted an advertising application to fit up to 60 flags on the side of buildings on Skipton Road, Church Street, and Leeds Road ahead of Ilkley town centre hosting Yorkshire Day in early August.
The plans show that the flags would feature an image of a white rose and the Yorkshire phrase ‘Na’ Then’.
The application said: “The flags would carry a welcome message and promote Discover Ilkley as a resource for Ilkley information.”
The advertising application has now been approved by Bradford Council.
Officers said: “The proposal will add an element of visual interest and will not significantly harm the character or appearance of the Conservation Area.
“However, it is noted that the proposed wall-mounted brackets and/or flag poles may appear visually redundant if they remain in place without flags installed.
“As such, an appropriate condition is to be applied to ensure that if the wall-mounts are not used for six months they must be removed.
“Additionally, this advertisement consent applies only to the proposed flag design which includes the Yorkshire Rose, a slogan of ‘Na’ then’, the logo of Discover Ilkley which consists of a blue background with a silhouette of the Cow and Calf, and Discover Ilkley’s web address.
“Any changes to the flag being displayed will require new advertisement consent.”
