26 January 2017 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer Sarah Corlett
28, Parliament Street, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1aw
The proposal involves installing raised red lettering 'PRINGLE LAW LIMITED' on a white backboard above the shop front, with smaller black lettering 'Advocates & Notary Public' applied directly, illuminated by trough lighting across the board, and a frosted effect transfer on the lower half of the front window.
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The main issue was the impact of the proposed signage on the character and appearance of the Ramsey Conservation Area and the individual property.
General Policy 2
Requires development in accordance with zoning and other policies, respecting site surroundings in scale, form, design, and not adversely affecting townscape character or amenity. Officer assessed the signage as respecting the site, surroundings, and townscape in Parliament Street's retail area, with no adverse impacts.
General Policy 6
Permits external advertisements in towns if high standard design and materials relating well to building/site, in keeping with surroundings, and not causing highway hazard. Signage found to meet these tests, with Highway Services not opposing.
General Policy 7
Restricts advertisements not relating to the site/building. Proposal relates directly to the Pringle Law Limited office on site.
Environment Policy 35
Permits development in Conservation Areas only if preserving or enhancing character/appearance and protecting special features. Officer concluded signage preserves the Ramsey Conservation Area with no unacceptable harm.
Environment Policy 37
Permits advertisements in Conservation Areas if preserving/enhancing area, appropriate style, traditional materials (excluding glossy/reflective), and no internally illuminated box or projecting box signs. Trough-lit raised lettering on backboard deemed compliant, using appropriate materials.
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.
does not oppose
Ramsey Town Commissioners had no objection but observed that the method of illumination for the signage has not been provided; DOI Highways Division stated no highways interest.
Key concern: The method of illumination for the signage to the front of the premises has not been provided
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No Objectionwhilst they had no objection to the proposal, they made the following observation:- The method of illumination for the signage to the front of the premises has not been provided
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; The proposal is to provide signing to the front of a building. The signing will not obstruct the highway.
