18 December 2014 · Council of Ministers
Star Grill, 6, Marina Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2he
The proposal involved installing advertising signage on fabric barriers supported by 1m high stainless steel removable posts to enclose a 15m² outside seating area (3.1m deep by 5.07m long) on the pedestrianized part of Marina Road in front of a hot food takeaway shop.
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The Planning Inspector assessed the signage on fabric barriers with stainless steel posts as commonplace in the area, with a similar example at No 2 Marina Road, using appropriate traditional material…
General Policy 6
GP6 allows advertisements in towns if high standard design relates well to the building, is in keeping with surroundings without detracting, and avoids highway hazards. The Inspector found the fabric signage on posts meets this as it is commonplace, uses appropriate materials, and maintains pedestrian safety with conditions.
Environment Policy 37
EP37 permits advertisements in conservation areas if they preserve or enhance the area, use appropriate style and traditional materials, excluding glossy/reflective or illuminated box signs. Though signage is outside the boundary, it was assessed as linked and compliant due to traditional materials preserving character, with Department confirming accordance.
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development respecting site/surroundings in siting, design without adversely affecting townscape. Applied to linked planning app but supports advertisement via overall acceptability in shopping area.
Environment Policy 36
EP36 requires no detrimental effect on views into/out of conservation areas from nearby sites. Site backs conservation boundary; proposal preserves character with no adverse visual impact noted.
Time limit
The advertisement installation hereby approved shall commence before the expiry of four years from the date of this decision. Reason: To comply with Article 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (no 2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Approved drawings only
This consent relates to the installation of demarcation barriers with signage only as shown on the approved drawings.
Restricted hours
The advertisement features shall not be placed on the pedestrian part of Marina Road outside of the hours of 08.00 hrs and 22.00 hrs on any day. Reason: In the interest of public amenity.
Seating area details
A drawing to the scale of 1:20 indicating the precise dimensions and positioning of the outside seating area shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department of Infrastructure (Planning). The seating, tabling, advertisement stands, signs and banners shall thereafter not be positioned otherwise. Reason: In the interest of protecting highway safety.
Accordance with drawing
The advertisement installation hereby approved shall not be carried out except in full accordance with Drawing 2014/20 01 date-stamped 5th September 2014.
The proposal does not conflict with any relevant policy and express consent for the display of the advertisement should be approved.
no objection
no objections subject to conditions restricting outside seating to demarcated area with minimum 4m unobstructed corridor
satisfied subject to standard requirements relating to access
no objection in principle, recommends condition on seating hours similar to No 2 Marina Road
