17 October 2011 · Development Control Manager under delegated authority (Mrs P Faragher, Deputy Secretary to the Planning Committee)
Kings Guest House, Queens Promenade, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4nl
The proposal sought retrospective consent to retain an advertising canopy (1.025m x 1.785m x 877mm) over the entrance, a 2.55m x 500mm sign on the side boundary wall, and a 1.07m x 1.2m sign on a pole at Kings Guest House, a registered building (No. 177) in the Douglas Promenades Conservation Area.
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The key issue was the impact of the retrospective awning and signage on the registered building (RB 177) and its setting within the Douglas Promenades Conservation Area.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect amenity, character, and setting. The awning failed as it adversely affected the registered building's setting by appearing alien and tacked-on.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions or alterations to registered buildings that detrimentally affect their special architectural or historic character. Awning harmed character by obscuring fanlight and adding clutter.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing conservation areas. Awning did not preserve special features and harmed area appearance.
Environment Policy 37
Restricts advertisements in conservation areas to those preserving/enhancing character using appropriate style and materials, excluding glossy/reflective items. Awning as advertising canopy failed these tests.
General Policy 6
Permits advertisements relating well to building/site, in keeping with area, without highway hazard. Pole and wall signs complied as improvements/replacements; awning did not relate well.
no objection to the proposals
have not objected to the application
The proposal is in sympathy with their policy to encourage quality Guest Accommodation. The Tourism Division fully supports the applications.
