Plans to revamp the outside of a York pub have been refused amid talks with someone looking to take it on.
City of York Council refused plans for new signs and lighting on The Gillygate, in the street of the same name, saying they would clutter the outside of the listed building.
The pub’s plans stated the new fixtures were part of the redecoration of the outside of the building which was showing signs of deterioration.
It comes as a spokesperson for Gillygate’s owners Star Pubs said they were finalising an agreement with a new licensee to take it on.
Plans refused by council officers would have seen a sign bearing the pub’s name replaced and a hanging sign, four boards and four outside floodlights kept in place.
Similar plans were also refused last year, with the signs currently in place installed following the approval of an application in 2013.
The latest application stated minor redecorations had been done on the inside of the Grade II-listed building which dates back to the 19th century.
Plans stated: “We have designed the new signage scheme based on the style and locations of existing signage.
“The new decorations will enhance the appearance of the pub and and the signs themselves will replicate the existing ones.”
But council planning officers ruled the signs would negatively impact the building and surrounding conservation area.
They stated: “High level signs like the one proposed are not supported as they would harm the architectural significance of the building and character and appearance of the area.
“The proposed floodlighting would draw further attention to the high level
sign and result in further harm to the visual appearance of the listed building and conservation area.”
