14 December 2016 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer (Sarah Corlett)
20, Duke Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2ay
The proposal involves installing signage reading 'The Eatery' on 0.9m-high steel posts with black fabric panels on a green background, around a new external seating area measuring 2.4m x 1.8m fronting the highway at 20A Duke Street, which is a café.
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The key issue was the potential impact upon the visual amenities of the street scene. The signage is considered to be simple in form and layout and of appropriate quality in terms of materials and fin…
General Policy 2
Requires development in zoned areas to respect site/surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affect townscape character or amenities; provide safe access without impacting road safety. Officer assessed signage as simple in form/layout, appropriate materials/finish, with acceptable impact on street scene visual amenities.
General Policy 6
Permits external advertisements in towns/villages if high standard design/materials relating well to building/site, in keeping with surroundings, and not causing highway safety hazard. Officer confirmed signage meets these criteria through simple form, quality materials, and relation to the café.
General Policy 7
Restricts advertisements on sites/buildings other than those they relate to. Officer noted signage directly relates to the café at 20A Duke Street, so compliant; no off-site issues.
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.
