Overview

• Any country’s national flag, civil ensign, Commonwealth, UN, county, historic county and Armed Forces flags can be flown on homes without planning consent.
• Rooftop flags of unlimited size are allowed if they are well maintained, safely mounted, have site-owner permission and do not obscure official signage.
• Flags on poles attached to buildings other than roofs must not exceed two square metres and require consent in designated controlled areas under the Town and Country Planning Regulations 2007.
• Vehicle-mounted flags must not obstruct drivers’ views or mirrors, with breaches risking fines up to £1,000 and three penalty points.
• Local planning authorities can levy daily fines of up to £2,500 for continuing offences under section 224(3) of the Town and Country Planning Act.