22 September 2011 · Council of Ministers
Sea Terminal, Victoria Pier, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2bx
The proposal involves installing four non-illuminated signs, each 2.6m by 0.9m, made of aluminium tray and brushed stainless steel with red background and white lettering, on the front, north and south elevations of the Sea Terminal building where a new Fancy A Coffee (Costa) franchise operates.
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The Planning Division assessed the signs as high standard design and materials, zoned Harbour Related Uses, no highway safety hazard, and no detraction from the Conservation Area or locality.
Environment Policy 37
Requires advertisements in Conservation Areas to preserve/enhance the area, use appropriate style, traditional materials excluding glossy/reflective or internally illuminated box signs. Assessed as compliant due to high quality materials (aluminium, stainless steel), non-illuminated, preserving character.
General Policy 6
Permits advertisements in towns if high design/materials standard, in keeping with area, no highway hazard. Met as signs relate well to building/site, do not detract from surroundings, no safety issues.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This permission relates to the erection of four non-illuminated advertising signs as shown on drawings Location Plan, DESC 1008, 1009, 1010 and photographs received on 24th June 2011.
signs of high standard of design and materials; no highway safety hazard; no harmful effect on Conservation Area or locality
no objection
do not oppose; no adverse traffic management, parking or road safety implications
