29 February 2012 · Development Control Manager (Mrs C Dudley, Deputy Secretary to the Planning Committee) under delegated authority
Craimar, 2, Murrays Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3ht
The proposal sought express consent under advertisement regulations for two signs already erected at 2 Murrays Road, Douglas: an illuminated sign above the front door (approx 8'x4' or 72"x18", black plastic with spotlight) and a non-illuminated sign on the third floor side elevation, both displaying 'Celtic Corner' for…
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The signage was deemed sympathetic in design, finish, and materials to the Victorian property's external appearance, with appropriate scale relative to the front elevation, windows, and chimney stacks…
General Policy 6
Requires advertisements in towns/villages to be high standard design/materials relating well to building/site, in keeping with surroundings, and no highway hazard. Officer found signage sympathetic to property design/scale, not detracting from area, and no safety issues per Highways.
General Policy 7
Generally does not permit advertisements not relating to the site/building. Signs relate directly to on-site guest house use ('Celtic Corner'), so compliant.
Environment Policy 36
Permits development outside but close to conservation area boundary only if no detriment to important views. Site immediately adjacent to Douglas (Ballaquayle Road) CA; officer assessed signage would not adversely affect views into/out of CA due to design and scale.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans and details
This approval relates to the erection of one illuminated signage and one non-illuminated signage to the property known as 2 Murrays Road, Douglas, shown in the existing front elevation and side elevation photographs submitted with the planning application, received on 09 January 2012.
The property is an improvement from previous 'eyesore' appearance, now an 'attractive guest house'; full support for applicants; not detrimental to neighbourhood.
no objection to the proposal
Recommend approval as the proposal has no adverse traffic management, parking or road safety implications.
