14 August 2014 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer (Chris Balmer, Sarah Corlett) and others
1, Derby Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3eu
The site at Nos. 1 and 1A Derby Road, within the Windsor Road Conservation Area, was previously occupied by a traditional period dwelling that has been demolished and cleared for development. The proposal is for a single non-illuminated signage panel measuring 4.267m high by 2.438m wide, mounted on a timber frame, prin…
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The signage advertises the development approved under 14/00362/B during its construction phase on the adjacent site. Though larger than a standard 'For Sale' sign and somewhat glossy, it uses relative…
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect or enhance Conservation Areas and not cause environmental pollution or disturbance. The officer found the temporary signage complies as it has neutral impact on the Conservation Area's fabric and setting.
General Policy 1
Requires regard to the Development Plan and material considerations. Applied as part of overall assessment framework.
General Policy 2
Permits development respecting site surroundings in scale, design, amenity, highway safety, and townscape character. Signage respected the townscape without adverse effects due to its temporary status.
General Policy 6
Permits advertisements in towns if high design standard, in keeping with area, and no highway hazard. Signage met these tests with good quality graphics and no safety issues.
General Policy 7
Restricts off-site advertisements in towns. Exception applied as signage relates directly to the adjacent approved development on land owned by the same developer.
Environment Policy 35
Permits development in Conservation Areas only if preserving or enhancing character. Neutral impact deemed sufficient given temporary nature.
Environment Policy 37
Permits Conservation Area ads if preserving area, appropriate style, traditional materials, no glossy/reflective or illuminated signs. Glossy vinyl accepted due to overall quality and temporariness; non-illuminated.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Requires consideration of impact on Conservation Area character, setting, and views. Signage had neutral impact, complying fully.
Four year commencement
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.
18 month removal or on completion
The advertisement(s) hereby granted consent shall be removed from the site within 18 months of the date of this notice or until completion of the buildings on the application site, whichever comes first. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the Conservation Area.
have no objection to the proposals
