20 May 2010 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated under Regulation 6(2) of the Control of Advertisements Regulations 2005)
8, Raphael Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3eh
The proposal sought retrospective consent for a white PVC banner sign (2.5m x 1m) tied to railings on the corner of Raphael Road and Grosvenor Road, advertising nursery childcare costs, hours, and logo.
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The officer concluded the signage fails General Policy 6(a) as the PVC banner is not of high standard materials and does not relate well to the site, with large thick lettering changing from blue to p…
General Policy 6
Requires advertisements in towns to be high standard design/materials relating well to building/site, in keeping with surroundings, and not causing highway hazard. Officer assessed signage fails (a) due to PVC material and poor design relation; fails (b) as not in keeping with Victorian area and detracts due to visibility.
Environment Policy 37
In Conservation Areas, permits ads only if they preserve/enhance area, appropriate style, traditional materials (no glossy/reflective), and no illuminated/projecting boxes. Fails i) does not preserve/enhance; ii) style inappropriate; iii) PVC not traditional.
Do not oppose has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications
No objection
