A CAR dealership in Darlington is appealing after the council refused to grant it planning permission for internally-lit signs.

Reg Vardy, in Eastmount Road, was refused an application to erect internally-lit letter signs, two internally-lit directional signs, a fascia sign, post-mounted signs and a pylon sign by Darlington Borough Council in November.

The council turned down the plans because the planning committee felt the signs would have a negative impact on the way the street looked and on residents' amenities.

The appeal will now be considered by The Planning Inspectorate.

Anyone who would like to comment on the plans is asked to send three copies of their letter to The Planning Inspectorate, 4/40 Kite Hawk Wing, Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Temple Quay, Bristol, BS1 6PN.