4 July 2014 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Director of Planning and Building Control)
3, Clinches Court, North Quay, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 4lj
The proposal involves updating signage on the historic Tower building (Registered Building No. 78) at Clinch's pub on the corner of North Quay and Bank's Hill in Douglas, part of the former Clinch's Brewery complex and within the North Quay Conservation Area.
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The officer noted only a minor increase in signage, primarily adding to the side elevation facing Bank Hill, essentially modifying what is already in place.
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect or enhance Registered Buildings, Conservation Areas, and avoid environmental harm. Officer found signage preserves character without unacceptable impact.
General Policy 6
Permits advertisements in towns if high design standard, relating well to building/site, in keeping with area, and no highway hazard. Signage assessed as high quality and appropriate.
General Policy 7
Restricts advertisements not relating to the site/building. All signage relates directly to Clinch's on the building.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits alterations detrimentally affecting Registered Building character. Minor changes deemed not detrimental.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving/enhancing Conservation Area character. Signage considered to enhance via improvements.
Environment Policy 37
Permits Conservation Area ads if preserving/enhancing, appropriate style, traditional materials, no glossy/reflective or box signs. Proposal uses appropriate white-on-black, no prohibited types.
Time limit
The works hereby granted registered building consent shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this consent. Reason: To comply with paragraph 2(2)(a) of schedule 3 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented registered building consents.
Approved plans
This approval relates to A4 Colour Location Plan, A4 Colour Site Plan, A4 Location Plan scale 1:200, 6No. A4 colour sheets of proposed photo montages, A2 sheet Scale 1/150 including Drawing 1.1 and Drawing 1.2 all date stamped 14 May 2014.
do not oppose
