4 July 2014 · Head of Development Management (delegated authority)
3, Clinches Court, North Quay, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 4lj
The proposal involves updating and adding signage to the Clinch's building, including retaining 'CLINCH'S' letters on the front tower elevation with added 'Fenton's at' and 'Bar & Grill' text up-lit externally, a hanging gallows bracket sign, and changes to white-on-black lettering on the quayside and Bank Hill elevati…
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The officer noted only a minor increase in signage, primarily adding to the side elevation facing Bank Hill, essentially modifying existing signage.
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect or enhance Registered Buildings, Conservation Areas, and avoid environmental pollution. The officer assessed the signage as not detrimentally affecting the building or area, thus complying.
General Policy 6
Permits advertisements in towns if high design standard, relating well to building/site, in keeping with surroundings, and no highway hazard. Signage met these tests due to high quality, appropriateness, and minimal changes.
General Policy 7
Restricts advertisements not relating to the site/building. All proposed signage relates directly to Clinch's on the building.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits alterations detrimental to a Registered Building's special interest. Minor signage changes deemed non-detrimental.
Environment Policy 35
Permits development in Conservation Areas only if preserving or enhancing character. Signage considered to enhance via improvements over existing.
Environment Policy 37
Permits Conservation Area advertisements if preserving/enhancing area, appropriate style, traditional materials (no glossy/reflective), and no internally illuminated box signs. Proposal used traditional white-on-black, externally lit, excluding prohibited types.
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.
do not oppose
