24 November 2016 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer (Chris Balmer)
Manx Co-Operative (Cws) Ltd, 11-11b, Michael Street, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1hb
The site is a Co-op supermarket premises on the northern side of Michael Street in Peel, with a simple shopfront including a pedestrian entrance and windows, some infilled. The proposal involves replacing the existing 'The co-operative food' fascia sign with a bold turquoise 'coop' fascia sign (halo illuminated letters…
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The key issue was whether the new signage is appropriate in appearance, illumination, and materials for the Conservation Area, per the need to preserve or enhance its character.
Environment Policy 35
Requires that within Conservation Areas, development preserves or enhances the character and appearance, protecting special features. The officer assessed the signage as preserving or enhancing the area, considering its compatibility with existing signs and non-striking nature.
Environment Policy 37
Permits advertisements in Conservation Areas if they preserve/enhance the area, are in appropriate style, use traditional materials excluding glossy/reflective, and exclude internally illuminated box fascia/projecting signs. The proposal met all four criteria: halo illumination (not box), mild steel/timber/aluminium materials, appropriate style matching existing signage.
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 as the proposal is to replace the existing store signage at the Co-op in Peel and the proposed signs will not obstruct the highway or extend over the highway in such a manner as to increase the risk to highway users
raise no objection
Peel Town Commissioners responded with no objection to the signage application 16/01204/B at 11A Michael Street, Peel, with no conditions stipulated.
Peel Town Commissioners
No Objectionthey do not object to the proposals contained within these applications subject to any conditions stipulated below; 16/01204/B Illuminated facia and sign 11A Michael Street, Peel
