21 February 2011 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated under Regulation 4(2) of the Registered Building Regulations 2005)
20, Victoria Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2le
The proposal involves installing non-illuminated advertising signage for Harmony Homes above the shop frontages on Victoria Street and Duke Street elevations of a three-storey Registered Building (RB 223), built in 1929 in Art Deco style with white faience elevations.
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The principal issue was the visual impact of the signage on the registered building and the Conservation Area. The signs with white background, black lettering, and gold logo match the existing Java L…
General Policy 6
Requires external advertisements in towns to be high standard design and materials relating well to the building/site, in keeping with surroundings, and not causing highway hazards. Officer assessed the signage meets this as it matches existing style, uses appropriate acrylic letters, and is on a prime corner without safety issues.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions/alterations detrimentally affecting a Registered Building's special character. The signage was found not to detract due to its subtle design matching existing, preserving the 1929 Art Deco white faience elevations.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. Signage deemed to enhance over current by Conservation Officer, protecting special features in Douglas (Athol Street/Victoria Street) area.
RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
Requires special regard to preserving registered building's special interest and setting; presumption against alterations unless justified. Proposal justified as minimal impact with full details provided, no cumulative harm from prior signage approvals.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the erection of advertising signage, as shown in the site/location plan, the photographs of the existing signage on the building, the photograph of an existing Harmony Homes frontage and the detailed drawing of the proposed signage, all date stamped 14 January 2011.
Scope limitation
This approval does not include the change of use to office/estate agency with internal alterations, which is subject to a separate application.
No objection
