17 September 2010 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated authority under Regulation 6(2) of the Control of Advertisements Regulations 2005)
Unit 21a, South Quay, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 5ar
The proposal involves the retrospective erection of signage on the front elevation of Unit 21B South Quay, an existing light industrial unit in Douglas. The signs are constructed from 50 mm thick metal box section faced with coloured plastic film for lettering and background, with lighting positioned above the signage …
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The officer judged the signage appropriate under General Policy 6 as it is of a high standard of design and materials, relates well to the existing industrial building, and does not detract from the s…
General Policy 6
General Policy 6 permits external advertisements in towns and villages if they are of high standard design and materials relating well to the building/site, in keeping without detracting from the area, and not causing highway safety hazards. The officer assessed the signage as meeting all criteria: high standard, relates well to the industrial building, does not detract from the light industrial area, and angled lighting avoids highway distraction.
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 requires developments not to adversely affect surrounding character or local amenities. The officer found little impact on townscape or resident amenity due to the site's industrial context, with no tension noted.
Approved drawings
This permission relates to the erection of signage shown in drawings 236.2.5 and 236.2.6 received 5th February 2010.
Do not oppose as it has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications
