24 June 2016 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer (Sarah Corlett)
35-37, Athol Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 1la
The proposal involves installing non-illuminated signage in stainless steel letters on the curtilage of an end-of-terrace modern office building at 37 Athol Street, Douglas, to match the existing high-quality 'Appleby' sign.
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The main issue was the impact on the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and the property. The Planning Authority must ensure proposals preserve or enhance the area's special character p…
General Policy 6
Requires advertisements in towns and villages to be high standard in design and materials, relate well to the building/site, be in keeping without detracting from surroundings, and not cause highway safety hazards. Officer assessed the signage as matching existing high-quality sign, small scale, appropriate to building style, and no highway issues raised.
General Policy 7
Prohibits advertisements on sites/buildings other than those they relate to. The signage relates directly to the Appleby office building on site, so compliant with no tension noted.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development in Conservation Areas that preserves or enhances character/appearance and protects special features. Officer tested if small-scale signage would harm area; found it high quality, matching existing, and no unacceptable harm, thus preserving character.
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
Douglas Borough Council Building Control and DOI Highways Division both have no objection to the installation of non-illuminated signage at 37 Athol Street, Douglas.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objection to the proposals.; It should be noted that the above comments are made in relation to the Town and Country Planning Acts and does not imply approval or consent under any other relevant enactment, byelaw, order or regulation.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 27-05-2016
