5 June 2020 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Sarah Corlett)
Swiss Bulidings, Marathon Terrace, Queens Promenade, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4nh
Manx Shirts Limited applied to replace three existing light box signs above their shop windows at Swiss Buildings on Queens Promenade, Douglas. The new signs are identical in size (one 1065x90cm, two 455x50cm) but use 8mm thick push-through LED letters on a non-illuminated background, removing the TT Trade Logo and mak…
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The officer assessed the main issue as the impact on the character and appearance of the street scene and Conservation Area.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affect townscape character or amenity. Officer found proposal complies as signage relates directly to existing commercial use, same size, gentler illumination with negligible impact on Conservation Area townscape.
Enforcement Action
Controls advertisements in towns to be high design standard, relate to building/site, in keeping with area, no highway hazard. Assessed as compliant given high-quality LED design matching building, no detraction from promenade, and no highway objections.
Environment Policy 35
Permits development in Conservation Areas only if preserving/enhancing character and protecting special features. Proposal preserves/enhances via improved signage that blends better than existing into Victorian street scene.
Environment Policy 37
Permits advertisements in Conservation Areas if preserving/enhancing area, appropriate style, traditional materials, excluding glossy/reflective or internally illuminated box signs. Complies as only letters illuminated (no internal box lighting), replaces existing fascia, uses appropriate modern LED style with better contrast.
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.
no objection
does not object
Douglas Borough Council and DOI Highways Division both have no objections to application 20/00129/D for installation of illuminated signage at Swiss Buildings, Marathon Terrace, Queens Promenade, Douglas.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; It should be noted that the comments are made in relation to the Town and Country Planning Acts and does not imply approval or consent under any other relevant enactment, byelaw, order or regulation.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on 28 Feb 20; Highway Services Comment made: Do not oppose
