19 September 2018 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Macfarlanes Restaurant, 24, Duke Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2ay
The proposal involves installing an illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.7m by 0.4m above the existing main signage on the front facade of a mid-terraced commercial property in the pedestrianised Duke Street area of Douglas town centre.
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The officer assessed the impact on the character and appearance of the property and street scene as the main issue. The illuminated signage was judged to have minimal visual impact due to its siting, …
General Policy 6
Requires external advertisements in towns to be high standard design/materials relating well to the building/site, in keeping without detracting from surroundings, and no highway safety hazard. Officer tested the signage and awning against all three criteria, finding the proposal's scale, form, design, materials, and location acceptable in the commercial streetscene with similar signage nearby, and safe in pedestrian area.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with article 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
no objection
does not oppose the application subject to a planning condition for the applicant to obtain a Section 69 highway licence prior to commencement
Highways Division does not oppose the application subject to a condition for hard-surfaced parking, while Douglas Borough Council has no objections.
Key concern: proposed garage too small to count as parking space per MfMR standards
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
Conditional No ObjectionHighway Services does not oppose the application subject to a planning condition for the parking to be suitably hard surfaced and implemented prior to the occupation of the dwelling and retain as such unobstructed thereafter for parking use.; Do not oppose with condition/comment; DNOC on 4-9-18
Conditions requested: parking to be suitably hard surfaced and implemented prior to the occupation of the dwelling and retain as such unobstructed thereafter for parking use
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections to the listed application.
