26 May 2016 · Senior Planning Officer (Chris Balmer)
Vino, 1, Quines Corner, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 4lf
The proposal involves adding non-illuminated signage displaying the name 'Vino' to fabric panels on barriers around an outdoor seating area on the highway frontage of the Vino wine bar/shop/restaurant.
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The officer assessed the signage's impacts on the building's appearance and the Douglas North Quay Conservation Area character.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affect townscape character, amenity, or road safety. Officer found signage complies as it complements building/locality, has neutral impact on townscape, and no highway issues.
General Policy 6
Permits advertisements in towns if high design/materials standard, in keeping with area, no highway hazard. Signage assessed as high quality, relating well to building/site, neutral on area, no safety hazard.
General Policy 7
Generally restricts advertisements not on related site/building. Here permitted as directly related to Vino building/operation.
Environment Policy 37
Permits Conservation Area ads if preserving/enhancing area, appropriate style, traditional materials, no glossy/reflective/illuminated boxes. Officer noted it preserves/enhances (neutral impact), appropriate, high quality materials/finish; also referenced as ENV35 in assessment.
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 to the proposal
Douglas Borough Council Building Control has no objection to the signage installation proposal. DOI Highways Division also does not oppose the proposal.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objection to the proposals.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on 09/05/16
