26 June 2014 · Council of Ministers
Pizza Hut, 1-5, Walpole Avenue, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2lt
The proposal involved 1m high fabric advertisements displaying the Pizza Hut trademark and 'Pizza Hut Delivery' on 1.05m high removable stainless steel posts surrounding 9 tables and 28 chairs on the pavement outside Pizza Hut.
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The Inspector identified main issues as the effect on conservation area character/appearance and pedestrian safety/access.
General Policy 1
Requires developments to respect sites/surroundings. Inspector found pavement cafe respects layout/scale/form, safe amenity standards for Promenade users, no adverse townscape impact.
General Policy 2
Sets criteria for amenity/highway safety/environment. Satisfied criteria (b), (g), (h), (f) re no harm to character, amenity, highways; adds vitality without residential impact.
Environment Policy 35
Protects Conservation Area character/appearance. Removable setup and cafe use preserve character in commercial area; similar approvals nearby.
General Policy 6
Advertisements acceptable in amenity/highway safety terms. Signage discreet/small-scale, removable, highway-safe with clear width.
Environment Policy 37
Advertisements preserve/enhance Conservation Areas. Fabric signage on barriers non-obtrusive, preserves appearance.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Protects Conservation Area character (Planning Policy Statement 1/01). Cafe/signage preserve character; no adverse townscape effect.
Time limit
The advertisement(s) hereby granted consent shall commence before the expiry of four years from the date of this decision.
Area limitation
The seating/tabling and area for the advertisement barriers shall be limited to the area shown on Drawing Number 2014/09 02 received on 26 March 2014.
No objection provided 3.5m unobstructed width maintained and seating contained within approved barrier
No objection but recommends controls on hours of operation
All matters satisfactorily dealt with; patrons have access to two WC units under applicant control
Character/appearance of Conservation Area preserved; in keeping with commercial area; adds vitality/economic impact; no harm to amenities/pedestrians/parking/litter subject to conditions
