9 April 2019 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Shop Unit 3, Church Walk, St Pauls Square, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1la
The proposal involves replacing existing signage on the fascia panels and the panel between two shop units at Shop Units 2 & 3, Church Walk, St Pauls Square, Ramsey, with illuminated vinyl signage using coloured strip LED lighting, plus a new projection sign at facia height.
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The officer considered the proposal under the Control of Advertisements Regulations 2013, limiting assessment to amenity and public safety.
General Policy 2
GP2 requires development to respect land-use zones. The officer assessed the signage against character/appearance, neighbour impact, and highway safety in the town centre mixed-use zone, finding full compliance as it would not harm the building, surroundings, or amenity/safety.
General Policy 6
GP6 governs external ads in towns. Considered alongside advertisement regulations focusing on amenity (town centre character) and public safety; no issues identified.
General Policy 7
GP7 addresses off-site ads. Relevant but no specific issues raised; signage relates directly to the shop units.
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 22 February 2019)
DNO - Do not oppose (dated 12 March 2019)
Both Ramsey Town Commissioners and Highway Services have no objection to the illuminated signage installation at Units 2 & 3, Church Walk, St Pauls Square, Ramsey.
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No Objectionhave no objection to the proposal
Highway Services
No ObjectionThe proposed signage would be permanent and illuminated. It should not create any highway issues provided that the signage projecting from the building would be at least 2.1m above ground level; The drawing submitted show a mounting height of 2.5m for the projecting sign above ground level which would be acceptable.; Highway Services does not oppose the application.; Recommendation: DNO
