Isle of Man

Government Railige Ellan Vannin

PCPT Architects Ltd 84 Spencer Street Jewellery Quarter Birmingham B18 6DS

Town and Country Planning Act 1999

The Control of Advertisements Regulations 2005

In pursuance of powers granted under the above Act and Regulations the Department of Infrastructure has, under application reference 13/00688/D, given EXPRESS CONSENT to Royal Bank Of Scotland Group for the Installation of vinyl signage (partial retrospective) at Royal Bank House 2 Victoria Street Douglas Isle Of Man IM1 2LN subject to compliance with the following condition(s):

1. The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
2. The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in full accordance with the following plans Location Plan, Site Plan and drawing number 3715-GF-P-001-RBH, 3715-EL-EX-002-RBH, 3715-EL-EX-003-RBH, 3715-EL-P-004-RBH and 3715-EL-P-005-RBH and Exterior ATM Wall Graphics received on 14th June 2013.

Date of Issue: 30th July 2013

M Kallyher

Director of Planning and Building Control

Guidance Note

This decision was made by the Planning Committee in accordance with the authority delegated to it.

This permission refers only to that required under The Control of Advertisements Regulations 2005.

Any appeal against this decision must be in writing and must be received by this Department within 21 days of the date of this notice.

An appeal form and guidance notes are available from either the Planning Office, Tel 685950, or to download from the Department's website www.gov.im/transport/planning/plan/applications/decision.xml

Please note that a copy of the Officer's report which led to the decision, together with correspondence relative to the application, are available for inspection at the Department.

The proposed development must not be commenced until either;

• The time for requesting an appeal has expired; or
• Any appeal has been determined;

Whichever is the later.

If no appeal is lodged within 21 days of the date of issue overleaf, and this decision becomes final, the Department's public reference copy (counter copy) of the planning application may be collected by the applicant or their agent from Murray House.

Please note that if the counter copy of the application is not collected within THIRTY DAYS following the last date on which a planning appeal can be made it will be destroyed without further notice.

Department of Infrastructure, Murray House, Mount Havelock, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2SF Tel (01624 685950) email; [email protected]

13/00688/D

| Application No. : | 13/00688/D | | :-- | :-- | | Applicant : | Royal Bank Of Scotland Group | | Proposal : | Installation of vinyl signage (partial retrospective) | | Site Address : | Royal Bank House | | | 2 Victoria Street | | | Douglas | | | Isle Of Man | | | IM1 2LN |

Case Officer : Miss Melissa McKnight Photo Taken : Site Visit : Expected Decision Level : Planning Committee

Officer's Report

THIS APPLICATION IS REFERRED TO THE PLANNING COMMITTEE AT THE REQUEST OF A PLANNING COMMITTEE MEMBER

1.0 THE APPLICATION SITE

1.1 The application site is the curtilage of Villiers Building, a five storey building sited on the south western side of Douglas Promenade on the Junction to Victoria Street within the Douglas Promenades Conservation Area. The building is on a corner plot with Victoria Street running parallel of the site to the south. The building is currently used as offices and is of a modern form. 1.2 The surrounding area is characterised by predominantly office units, public houses and retail units that have retained many of their original Victorian features and from. Jubilee Building sits adjacent to application site with the Jubilee Clock located 18.5 metres east of the application site.

2.0 THE PROPOSAL

2.1 This partial retrospective planning application seeks approval for the installation of self adhesive vinyl signage to the ground floor windows fronting Victoria Street and Loch Promenade. 2.2 The proposed signage would be permanent and would display company names, logos and information.

3.0 PLANNING HISTORY

3.1 The supplication site has been the subject of twenty previous planning applications, two of which that were granted planning approval are considered materially relevant to the assessment of this current planning application given the level and nature of proposed development:

PA 06/00325/D: Erection of illuminated advertising signage. This previous planning application was permitted.

PA 96/01235/D: Provision of advertisement signs. This previous planning application was permitted.

3.0 PLANNING POLICY

3.1 In terms of local plan policy, the application site is classed as Predominantly Offices under the Douglas Local Plan Order 1998 Map No. 1 (Central Area). As previously mentioned the application site is within the Douglas Promenades Conservation Area. 3.2 In terms of strategic plan policy, the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007 contains four policies that are considered specifically relevant to the assessment of this current planning application:

General Policy 2 states: "Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan and with other policies of this Strategic Plan will normally be permitted, provided that the development: (a) is in accordance with the design brief in the Area Plan where there is such a brief; (b) respects the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping of buildings and the spaces around them; (c) does not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape; (d) does not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality;

General Policy 6 states: "Within our towns and villages, the display of external advertisements will be permitted on the site or building to which they relate provided they: (a) are of a high standard of design and materials and relate well to the building and site on which they are to be displayed; (b) are in keeping with and do not detract from the surrounding area; and (c) are located so as not to cause a highway safety hazard."

General Policy 7 states: "Within our towns and villages, the display of external advertisements on sites or buildings other than those to which they relate will not generally be permitted."

Environment Policy 35 states "Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character of appearance of the area, and will ensure that the special features contributing to the character and quality are protected against inappropriate development."

4.0 REPRESENTATIONS

4.1 Douglas Borough Council has no objection to the current planning application. 4.2 The Department of Infrastructure Highways Division have no objection to the current planning application.

5.0 ASSESSMENT

5.1 The main issues to consider in the assessment of this planning application are the impacts of the installation of ground floor vinyl signage on the appearance of the existing building and street scene.

5.2 The proposed signage and existing signage is considered to be acceptable. Whilst they will be more prominent features within the street scene due to the design and scale, compared to the existing appearance, it is deemed the existing and proposed signage would improve the overall appearance of the building would will fit in well and would not cause any adverse visual impacts to the detriment of the street scene and Conservation Area. 5.3 It is considered that both the existing and proposed signage is suitably high standard and relates well to an existing modern innovative building. The existing and proposed signage is also not judged to cause a highway safety hazard.

6.0 RECOMMENDATION

6.1 Overall, it is concluded that the planning application is in accordance with General Policy 2, 6 and 7 and Environment Policy 35 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007. 6.2 It is recommended that the planning application be permitted.

8.0 PARTY STATUS

8.1 The local authority, Douglas Borough Council, is by virtue of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005, paragraph 6 (5)(d), considered "interested persons" and as such should be afforded party status. 8.2 The Highways Division is part of the Department of Infrastructure of which the planning authority is also part. As such, the Highways Division should not be afforded separate party status.

Recommendation

Recommended Decision: Permitted

Date of 15.07.2013 Recommendation:

Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal

C : Conditions for approval <br> N : Notes attached to conditions <br> R : Reasons for refusal <br> O : Notes attached to refusals

C 1. The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.

C 2. The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in full accordance with the following plans Location Plan, Site Plan and drawing number 3715-GF-P-001-RBH, 3715-EL-EX-002-RBH, 3715-EL-EX-003-RBH, 3715-EL-P-004-RBH and 3715-EL-P-005-RBH and Exterior ATM Wall Graphics received on 14th June 2013.

I confirm that this decision has been made by the Planning Committee in accordance with the authority afforded to it under the Town and Country (Development Procedure) 2005

Decision Made : Agreed Committee Meeting Date :

Signed : \frac{\text { Agreed }}{\text { Presenting Officer }} Further to the decision of the Committee an additional report/condition reason is required. Signing Officer to delete as appropriate

PA13/00688/D Royal Bank Of Scotland Group Installation of vinyl signage (partial retrospective), Royal Bank House 2 Victoria Street Douglas Isle Of Man IM1 2LN Planning Officer: Planning history and constraint detail extracted from the planning database for this site, collated for the benefit of the Planning Officer on 17.06.2013, includes;

Conservation Areas: Cons Areas: Douglas Promenades Cons Dev Control Polygons: Reference Number: 94/01480/B Status: Permitted Proposal: Development of site to provide multi-storey office accommodation with civic space & parking, parts of Victoria Street/Loch Promenade/Regent Street/Villiers Yard, Douglas

Reference Number: 94/01594/B Status: Refused Proposal: Development of site to provide multi-storey office accommodation with parking, part Victoria Street/Loch Promenade/Regent Street/Villiers Yard, Douglas.

Reference Number: 06/00325/D Status: Permitted Proposal: Erection of illuminated advertising signage Reference Number: 96/01235/D Status: Permitted Proposal: Provision of advertisement signs (see enclosures 1- 5), The Villiers site, Loch Promenade, Douglas.

Reference Number: 00/00638/B Status: Permitted Proposal: Erection of office building and basement level parking and formation of public open space

Reference Number: 13/00688/D Status: Pending Consideration Proposal: Installation of vinyl signage (partial retrospective) Reference Number: 89/01194/B Status: Permitted Proposal: Construction of hotel/apartments/business centre with car parking, Villiers Hotel site and adjoining terrace, Victoria St/Loch Prom/Regent St, Douglas.

Reference Number: 91/00576/B Status: Permitted Proposal: Redevelopment of Villiers site, Victoria Street/Loch Promenade/Regent Street, Douglas.

Reference Number: 01/01080/B Status: Permitted Proposal: Replacement of concrete roof to basement car park ramp access with trellis structure

Reference Number: 00/00318/B Status: Permitted Proposal: Creation of two basement storage areas Reference Number: 98/00792/C Status: Permitted Proposal: Change of use of ground floor and basement floor gallery area to office space, Villiers Corner Site, Loch Promenade, Douglas.

Reference Number: 98/01003/B Status: Permitted Proposal: Creation of ramped access to basement car park, phase 1, Villiers site, Loch Promenade, Douglas.

Reference Number: 92/01148/A Status: Permitted Proposal: Approval in principle for replacement of existing public toilets with anti-vandal units, Villiers Yard, Douglas.

Reference Number: 05/01731/B Status: Permitted Proposal: Removal of existing defective concrete pavement and laying of paving

Reference Number: 99/00131/D Status: Permitted Proposal: Erection of advertising signage, phase 1 Villiers Site, Loch Promenade, Douglas.

Reference Number: 06/00175/B Status: Permitted Proposal: Installation of Bi-fold doors to main entrance Reference Number: 99/00019/B Status: Permitted Proposal: Installation of cash machines and siting of chillers and satellite aerial to roof, Villiers, Loch Promenade, Douglas

Reference Number: 98/01004/C Status: Permitted Proposal: Conversion of walkway to office accommodation, phase 1, Villiers site, Loch Promenade, Douglas.

Reference Number: 96/01024/B Status: Permitted Proposal: Interim landscaping for amenity space to include interim public W.C., permanent substation for office development & design of hoardings, also surface level parking for Phase 1,

Reference Number: 92/00309/A Status: Permitted on Review Proposal: Approval in principle for redevelopment to create office/retail accommodation with parking, Villiers Hotel site, Loch Promenade, Douglas.

Reference Number: 89/00301/B Status: Refused on Review Proposal: Installation of satellite dish, 5 Villiers Buildings, Victoria Street, Douglas,

Flood Zones: Flood Zone Location: Douglas Return Period: 200 year