21 August 2020 · Director of Planning and Building Control (Jennifer Chance)
Unit, Unit 15a, Tromode Estate, Tromode, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM4 4rg
The proposal involves fixing a large illuminated acrylic signboard (approximately 4m wide by 2m tall) displaying 'Paul Ridgway' and car logos to the existing cladding panels of a single-storey car workshop/dealership unit, which is the end unit in an industrial terrace on Tromode Estate.
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The officer considered the main issue to be the impact of the proposed illuminated signage on the character and appearance of the street scene.
General Policy 2
Requires development in accordance with land-use zoning that respects site and surroundings in siting, layout, scale, design; does not adversely affect townscape character or local amenity. The officer assessed the signage's scale, design, and siting on the industrial unit as compliant, with no adverse impacts on the street scene or residents.
General Policy 6
Permits external advertisements in towns if high design standard, relate well to building/site, in keeping with area, and no highway hazard. The signage was found to meet these tests due to its relation to the car dealership, suitability in the industrial area, and no safety issues raised by highways consultee.
Time limit for implementation
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 (28/07/2020)
does not object (22/07/2020)
Both DOI Highways Division and Onchan District Commissioners responded with no objections to the illuminated signage installation; Highways stated 'Do not oppose' and Commissioners recommended approval.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners would recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
