23 June 2017 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Opul Center, Loch Promenade, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2lz
The application sought consent for two internally illuminated aluminium signs (2800mm x 580mm x 30mm deep, dark grey with illuminated 'millets' lettering and logo) within existing framed areas on the Castle Street elevation, plus a 500mm x 2600mm externally illuminated banner above the entrance on the same elevation.
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The officer assessed the proposal under the Control of Advertisements Regulations 2013, focusing solely on amenity and public safety.
General Policy 7
Requires that external advertisements relate to the sites or buildings they serve, not permitting unrelated displays in towns/villages. Officer confirmed all signs are located above the unit they advertise, achieving full compliance.
Environment Policy 37
Permits advertisements in Conservation Areas only if they preserve/enhance the area, use appropriate style, traditional materials (excluding glossy/reflective), and exclude internally illuminated box fascias/projecting boxes. Original proposal failed due to box fascias on sensitive elevations; amendments to slim, dark signs with letter-only illumination on Castle Street met all four criteria, 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.
Illumination hours
The advertisement(s) hereby granted consent shall not be illuminated outside the hours of 7am - 10pm or otherwise approved in writing by the Department. Reason: In the interests of public amenity.
no highways interest
no objections to the proposal
Douglas Borough Council has no objection to the signage proposal at Tower House. DOI Highways Division has no highways interest.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objection to the proposals.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 28/04/17
