PLANS for new signs at a Carlisle city centre bank have been submitted to Cumberland Council for consideration by planners.

The proposed site is the branch of HSBC, at the junction of English Street and Bank Street, and the application is for both internally illuminated and non-illuminated replacement signage.

According to the planning application form a fascia sign would measure 0.4 metres by 2.126 metres by 0.1 metres deep and 6.168 metres from the ground.

It is proposed that two internally illuminated signs would have a red and white Logo, with 40 centimetres high lettering, the signs would be made from aluminium backing tray with acrylic face panel and fixed using stand-off locators.

A proposed projecting or hanging sign would measure 0.488 metres high by 0.075 metres wide by 0.54 metres deep and placed 5.037 metres from the ground.

According to the application it would have lettering measuring 17 centimetres high and it would be made from a mild steel bracket with opal acrylic faced panels.

It is also proposed for an acrylic sign measuring 0.875 metres high by 0.3 metres wide by 0.02 metres deep and placed 0.585 metres from the ground.

According to a heritage statement the Grade II listed building which was originally a bank, with living accommodation for the manager, and was built in 1849.

It was originally the Carlisle City and District Banking Company with an early 1920s extension for the London Joint City and Midland Bank following a takeover.

The report states: "The architectural and historical interest of this building is significant, considering its age, location and overall architectural merit.

"The site is a significant asset to the surrounding area as it holds a prominent presence upon English Street and Bank Street, within the historic centre of Carlisle."

According to the report the site is also within a conservation area which further emphasises its architectural merit.

It adds: "The works, as a whole, are to ensure HSBC UK continue to provide the latest services to their customers.

"We believe the proposed works will respect the building's original features and will not have a negative impact on the building or the surrounding area."

The planning application is currently being considered by planning officers at the council.