21 June 2018 · Director of Planning and Building Control (Jennifer Chance)
Lorne House, Douglas Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1az
The proposal involves fixing a 450mm x 450mm polyester powder coated aluminium sign with a grey background and white lettering showing opening hours next to the pedestrian door on the Bridge Street perimeter wall of Lorne House, positioned 1.375m above pavement level.
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The officer determined that the key issue was whether the signage adversely impacts the special character of the Castletown Conservation Area or the Registered Building (RB269).
General Policy 6
Requires advertisements in towns/villages to be high standard design/materials relating well to building/site, in keeping with surroundings, and not causing highway hazards. The modest sign with complementary grey colour and appropriate positioning was found to meet all criteria with no highway concerns raised.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions/alterations detrimentally affecting Registered Building character. The signage was assessed as not materially harming the building's special interest or setting, supported by Registered Buildings Officer.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving/enhancing Conservation Area character. The officer concluded the proposal preserves the area with no detraction due to its scale and materials.
Environment Policy 37
Permits Conservation Area advertisements only if preserving/enhancing area, appropriate style, traditional materials excluding glossy/reflective/illuminated types. Non-illuminated, non-reflective aluminium sign in subdued colours was deemed compliant.
RB/3 General Criteria Applied in Considering Registered Building Applications
General criteria for Registered Building applications considering importance, features, and setting. The perimeter wall (part of curtilage) was noted, but modest signage found not to affect special interest.
RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
Special regard to preserving Registered Building/setting/features; presumption against alterations unless justified. Signage justified as necessary for approved use, with minimal reversible impact.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Impact on Conservation Area character a material consideration, including setting. Proposal had no adverse effect on area character.
Time limit
The advertisement(s) hereby granted consent shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice. Reason: To avoid the accumulation of unimplemented advertisement consents.
Removal if no longer required
If the sign is no longer required, it must be removed, without damage to the wall to which it was attached. Reason: to avoid the proliferation of unnecessary signage within the Conservation Area and adjacent to a Registered Building.
do not object
supports the contents and recommendations set out in this report
Highways (Department of Infrastructure) responded with no objection to the installation of non-illuminated signage on Bridge Street, stating it should not distract motorists or create new highway issues.
Department of Infrastructure Highways
No ObjectionThe proposed permanent signage would be affixed to the wall adjacent to the pedestrian access gate to Lorne House on Bridge Street. It should not distract motorists and therefore no new highway issues should arise from the proposals.; Recommendation: DNO
