6 June 2019 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Pizza Napoli, 4-6, Prospect Terrace, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3al
The proposal involves installing an illuminated sign (5m x 0.45m white board with red 'PIZZA NAPOLI' lettering, green phone number, and logo) above the main entrance and adjacent shop window of a former bank now operating as a takeaway in a row of shops.
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The officer emphasized that under the Control of Advertisements Regulations 2013, only amenity and public safety considerations apply.
General Policy 2
GP2 governs development within designated land-use zones. The site is in a 'Predominantly Shopping Use' area per Douglas Local Plan 1998. The officer found the signage acceptable as a town centre use in an established commercial area.
Environment Policy 37
EP37 addresses adverts in Conservation Areas, requiring consideration of amenity including historic and architectural features. The proposal was assessed as preserving the character of the Woodbourne Road Conservation Area with no unacceptable harm, as it matches typical town centre signage.
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 (dated 05 April 2019)
Douglas Borough Council has no objections to application 19/00294/D for installation of illuminated signage at 4 Prospect Terrace, Woodbourne Road, Douglas.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; It should be noted that the 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.
