24 December 2012 · Council of Ministers (accepted Inspector Anthony J Wharton's recommendation)
Artisan, 28, Victoria Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2le
The proposal involved installing two stainless steel barriers (1.6m long, 1m high) with canvas banners displaying the 'Artisan' logo to demarcate a modest outdoor seating area (two tables, four chairs) on the 3.6m wide pavement outside the wine bar in the Athol Street/Victoria Street Conservation Area.
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The Inspector identified main issues as effect on Athol/Victoria Street Conservation Area character and pedestrian safety.
Environment Policy 35
Requires development to preserve/enhance conservation area character. Assessed as compliant due to modest scale, restrained matching signage preserving appearance and adding vitality.
Environment Policy 37
Permits ads only if preserving/enhancing area, appropriate style, traditional materials, no glossy/illuminated boxes. Canvas 'Artisan' banners on steel barriers deemed restrained and matching existing signage.
Transport Policy 6 - Equal weight for vehicles and pedestrians
Gives equal weight to pedestrians. Overcame Highways objection by confirming >2m (actually 2.4m) retained width via drawing measurements and site inspection.
Time limit
The advertisement installation hereby approved shall commence before the expiry of four years from the date of this decision.
Approved drawings
This consent relates to the installation of demarcation barriers with signage as shown on drawing Nos 205, 206, ART-EX01, ART-EX04, ART EX-05 and "Brandline Barrier System" drawing all received on 31 August 2012.
Precise dimensions approval
Prior to the advertisement barriers being installed a drawing to the scale of 1:20 indicating the precise dimensions and positioning of the barrier advertisement stands and banners shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. The advertisement stands, signs and barriers shall thereafter not be positioned any closer to the highway than the dimensions shown on the approved drawing.
Supports pavement cafes provided no harm to pedestrian safety or visual amenity; notes 2.4m retained width but flags Highways manoeuvre concerns
Ergonomics considered; servicing from within delineated area without affecting pedestrians; entry/exit via building
