17 April 2014 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control
24, Church Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2ab
The proposal involves applying three colour-printed vinyl window graphics to new windows on a recently-built single-storey extension with a lean-to hipped roof on the Nelson Street elevation of a Registered Building at the corner of 24 Church Street and Nelson Street in Douglas.
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The officer assessed the principle of illuminated window graphics on the new extension, noting the extension is not original fabric but acts as a shop front suitable for advertisement or display.
General Policy 6
Requires advertisements in towns to be high standard design relating well to building/site, in keeping with area, and not causing highway hazards. Officer found graphics high quality, fitting openings, enhancing extension in street scene without highway issues.
General Policy 7
Generally prohibits advertisements on sites/buildings other than those they relate to. Signage for business 183m away breaches this, but officer allowed exception as it enhances bare display windows on shop-like extension.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions/alterations detrimentally affecting Registered Building's special interest. Graphics on non-original extension not seen as detrimental to character.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving/enhancing Conservation Area character. Signage assessed as acceptable impact, not detracting.
Environment Policy 37
Permits Conservation Area ads only if preserving/enhancing area, appropriate style, traditional materials (no glossy/reflective), excluding illuminated box signs. Internal back-lit vinyls deemed appropriate, high quality.
Time limit for commencement
The works hereby granted registered building consent shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this consent. Reason: To comply with paragraph 2(2)(a) of schedule 3 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented registered building consents.
Signage removal after 36 months
The signage hereby approved shall have been removed from the site and restored back to its original state within 36 months from the date of installation of the approved signage. Reason: The signage has been requested for a 3 year period and meets a short term need.
