30 November 2017 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
The Old Court House, Parliament Street, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1ar
The proposal involves installing a simple notice board, measuring 2.4m in height and 1.2m in width, coloured dark blue to match Ramsey Town Commissioners' branding, on a small section of land adjacent to Bourne Place and east of the former Ramsey Courthouse in Ramsey town centre.
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The main issue was the impact on the character and appearance of the Conservation Area, per Environment Policy 35, which permits only development that preserves or enhances the area's character and pr…
General Policy 6
Requires advertisements in towns/villages to be high standard design/materials relating well to building/site, in keeping with area, and not cause highway safety hazard. Officer found the notice board meets these tests: simple form, appropriate size/finish, no highway issues per consultee.
General Policy 7
Generally does not permit advertisements on sites/buildings other than those they relate to. Noted but not an issue as board relates to Commissioners' responsibilities and public service in town centre.
Environment Policy 37
Permits advertisements in Conservation Areas only if they preserve/enhance the area, appropriate style, traditional materials (no glossy/reflective), and no illuminated box signs. Officer confirmed simple design, dark blue finish, preserves character.
Environment Policy 35
Permits development in Conservation Areas only if it preserves/enhances character/appearance and protects special features. Officer assessed board preserves character of area and street scene, central to decision.
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
do not oppose
Both Ramsey Town Commissioners and DOI Highways Division have no objection to the erection of a notice board at the former courthouse site.
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No Objectionhave no objection to the proposal
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI
