PLANS for the logo of a tattoo parlour to be projected onto the pavement in Colchester High Street have been branded “alien” by the council.

Red’s Tattoo Parlour proposed to install a projector to illuminate the pavement below with its brand logo.

The logo depicts a heavily tattooed woman with long hair and the brand name.

Rejecting the plans, Colchester Council said they would result in an “alien and incongruous addition to the street scene.

She added: “The proposed advert by way of its projected light will cause intrusion to footpath users.”