11 June 2019 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
1, Castle Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1lf
The proposal involves installing 100mm high plastic or metal lettering in black, gold or silver above the architrave of the ground floor shop window at No.1 Castle Street, a three-storey commercial property in Castletown's Conservation Area and a Registered Building.
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The officer assessed the fundamental issues as the impacts on the character and appearance of the building and surrounding area.
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect or enhance the fabric and setting of Registered Buildings and Conservation Areas. The officer considered the signage would not harm the character of the Registered Buildings (RBs 68 and 69) or Conservation Area.
General Policy 6
Permits advertisements in towns if high design standard, relating well to building/site, in keeping with area, and no highway hazard. Assessed as satisfied due to modest scale, integration, no amenity or safety harm.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits alterations detrimentally affecting Registered Building character. Signage found removable without fabric damage, no undue impact.
Environment Policy 35
Permits development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. Proposal does not detract from special features or street scene.
Environment Policy 37
Permits Conservation Area advertisements if preserving/enhancing area, appropriate style, traditional materials, no glossy/reflective or illuminated box signs. Given greatest weight; signage modest, appropriate style, non-reflective, integrates well.
CA/6 Demolition in Conservation Areas
Notes external advertisements affect building and neighbourhood appearance, especially in Conservation Areas. Proposal avoids inappropriate harsh appearance through modest design.
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 highways interest
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division has no highways interest in the application for signage at 1-3 Castle Street, Castletown.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 13 May 19
