5 August 2016 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer Sarah Corlett
Isle Of Man Post Office, Castletown Post Office, The Parade, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1lg
The proposal involves replacing tired existing signage on the Co-operative food shop at The Parade, Castletown, a Registered Building in the Castletown Conservation Area. Changes include new pole-mounted acrylic lettering reading 'Welcome to Castletown's Co-op' on a retained and repainted timber backboard, a new timber…
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The officer noted the existing signage is tired and faded, and its rejuvenation would be welcomed, similar to a prior approved scheme earlier in the year.
General Policy 6
Requires advertisements in towns/villages to be high standard design/materials relating well to building/site, in keeping with surroundings, and not causing highway hazards. Officer confirmed compliance as signs relate well, do not detract, and Highway Services had no objection.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions/alterations detrimentally affecting a Registered Building's special character. Assessed as not detrimental; signage changes limited and do not impact architectural/historic interest.
Environment Policy 37
Permits Conservation Area ads only if they preserve/enhance the area, appropriate style, traditional materials (no glossy/reflective), and no illuminated box signs. Greatest weight given; acrylic not ideal but small/unobtrusive, non-illuminated, traditional timber elements retained/used, overall acceptable as rejuvenation.
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
no objection
Castletown Town Commissioners raised no objections to the application. Department of Infrastructure Highways Division issued a Do Not Oppose (DNO) response with no conditions.
Castletown Town Commissioners
No ObjectionAt their meeting on 4th July, the Board Of Castletown Town Commissioners discussed the following applications.; I can advise that no objections were raised.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on 22.6.16; Highway Services Comment: Do not oppose
