Plans for a new illuminated advertising board in Cumnock have been approved.

An application was submitted to East Ayrshire Council for the two metre-tall installation to be created within the grassy area at the front of the Cumnock Juniors Social Club on Townhead Street.

According to the plans, the board will be double-sided and be in place for an estimated 10 years.

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A light sensor will be installed in the screen to reduce brightness where required on the 65 inch screen.

The application states: "It is not considered that the proposed advert would have a negative impact on the residential amenity of the area.

"The application site is considered to be a sufficient distance from neighbouring dwellinghouses so as not to cause any visual intrusion, and the proposed light sensor will contribute to this also."

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Plans were approved by officials this week, with a some factors in place to guard against any potential road safety issues.

The hours of operation for the approved board will be limited to between 8am and 8pm, seven days a week.

Approval conditions added: "The rate of change of the content of the approved digital advertising kiosk shall be limited to a minimum of once in every 30 seconds.

"The approved digital advertising kiosk shall not at any time display moving images, animation, video, or full motion images."