16 July 2020 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Jessup & Co, 44, Athol Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 1jb
The proposal is for a 300mm x 300mm square non-illuminated sign made from acrylic/metal backboard with white letters and a logo, set off the wall above the doorway on a three-storey mid-terraced commercial building.
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The officer assessed the signage's impact on the character of 44 Athol Street and the Athol Street/Victoria Street Conservation Area.
General Policy 6
Requires advertisements in towns/villages to be high standard design/materials relating well to the building/site, in keeping with surroundings, and not causing highway hazards. Officer assessed the sign's small scale, discreet location, appropriate materials, and lack of highway issues as compliant.
General Policy 7
Generally permits advertisements only on sites/buildings to which they relate. The sign directly relates to the Jessups business at 44 Athol Street, satisfying the policy.
Environment Policy 35
Permits development in Conservation Areas only if it preserves or enhances character/appearance and protects special features. Officer found no harm and alignment with area character, preserving the Conservation Area.
Environment Policy 37
Permits advertisements in Conservation Areas if they preserve/enhance the area, use appropriate style/traditional materials (excluding glossy/reflective/illuminated signs). The non-illuminated, non-reflective sign in appropriate style was deemed compliant.
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
do not object
Douglas Borough Council and DOI Highways Division both have no objections to the installation of non-illuminated signage at 44 Athol Street, Douglas.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO
