25 June 2013 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer (Anthony Holmes, Sarah Corlett or Jennifer Chance)
J A C Stores, 7, Douglas Street, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1ba
The proposal was for signage on the front elevation of a Lloyds Bank branch, an end-of-terrace two-storey building in the Peel Conservation Area. Initially proposing internally illuminated signage, the scheme was amended after officer concerns to use individual aluminium letters with rear 'halo' lighting for a softer e…
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The main issue was the impact on the character and appearance of the Peel Conservation Area. Original internally illuminated signage was not appropriate, but amended scheme with individual aluminium l…
Environment Policy 35
Requires development in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character and protect special features. Assessed as compliant due to amended signage being more sympathetic with softer halo lighting and appropriate style avoiding internal illumination.
Environment Policy 37
Permits advertisements in Conservation Areas only if they preserve/enhance the area, use appropriate style and traditional materials, exclude glossy/reflective materials and internally illuminated box/projecting signs. Original scheme failed on internal illumination; amendments to external halo lighting and aluminium letters satisfied all tests.
General Policy 2
General development control policy. Conservation Officer noted compliance as signage appropriate for Conservation Area setting after negotiation.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Requires consideration of impact on Conservation Area character, including setting. Confirmed acceptable as proposal does not adversely affect special character.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in full accordance with the following plans: Location Plan and Site Plan date stamped on 25th March 2013 and Amended Details date stamped 22nd May 2013.
Do not oppose has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL (after amendments)
