21 October 2014 · Head of Development Management (Jennifer Chance)
Douglas Hotel, 48, North Quay, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 4la
The proposal involves installing a single illuminated sign reading 'ICM' on the north-east facing elevation of the former Clarendon Hotel at North Quay, Douglas. The sign measures 2750mm wide x 1000mm high x 50mm deep, made from polished stainless steel letters on a white powder-coated aluminium panel, with blue halo L…
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The officer noted the signage is located on the eastern corner facing a car park, set between the third floor windows and eaves.
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect or enhance Conservation Areas and avoid environmental pollution. Officer found neutral impact on Conservation Area, satisfying protection requirement.
General Policy 1
Requires regard to Development Plan and material considerations. Officer applied this as overarching principle in assessment.
General Policy 2
Permits development respecting site surroundings, scale, design, townscape character, amenity, and road safety. Sign's simplicity and quality materials respected building and townscape.
General Policy 6
Permits external advertisements in towns if high design standard, relating well to building/site, in keeping with area, no highway hazard. Sign met all tests explicitly.
General Policy 7
Restricts advertisements not relating to the site/building. This sign relates directly to the building it is mounted on.
Environment Policy 35
Permits development in Conservation Areas only if preserving or enhancing character. Neutral impact deemed to preserve character.
Environment Policy 37
Permits Conservation Area advertisements if preserving/enhancing area, appropriate style, traditional materials (no glossy/reflective or box signs). Halo-lit stainless steel on aluminium panel with no box form complied.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Requires consideration of impact on Conservation Area character and setting. Position facing car park (not key views) and neutral design effect satisfied this.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with article 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
have no objection to the proposals
do not oppose
Highways and Douglas Borough Council both have no objection to the installation of illuminated signage at The Former Douglas and Clarendon Hotels, North Quay.
Highways
No ObjectionDo not oppose
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council have no objection to the proposals listed below.; It should be noted that the above comments are made in relation to the Town and Country Planning Acts and does not imply approval or consent under any other relevant enactment, byelaw, order or regulation.
