17 January 2024 · Planning Committee
St Josephs Church, Snaefell Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 6pd
The proposal involves fixing 5mm black acrylic lettering, measuring 0.375m high by 3m long, on 20mm locator fixings to the front elevation of the existing single-storey red brick church building with slate roof, located in a predominantly residential area of Douglas.
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The officer assessed the proposal solely under The Control of Advertisements Regulations 2013, which limit considerations to amenity (general characteristics of the area, features of historic/architec…
General Policy 6
General Policy 6 sets expectations for the display of external advertisements. The officer assessed the non-illuminated signage as well-designed and sensitively sited on the church front, contributing positively without being overlarge, intrusive or causing clutter, in line with Strategic Plan paragraph 6.6.2.
General Policy 7
General Policy 7 requires advertisements to relate to the site they are on. The signage identifies the Living Hope Church use of St Josephs Church, directly relating to the premises with no tension in application.
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 sets general development standards. The officer noted it as relevant but focused assessment on advertisement-specific policies; the proposal met general amenity standards without specific tests highlighted.
Time limit
The advertisement(s) hereby granted consent shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice. Reason: To avoid the accumulation of unimplemented advertisement consents.
No illumination
There shall be no internal or external illumination of the signage hereby approved. Reason: for the avoidance of doubt and in the interest of the amenity of the neighbours.
Removal if no longer required
In the event that the signage hereby approved is no longer required, the signage and any associated supports shall be removed within 6 months and the building restored to its former condition. Reason: to avoid the accumulation of unwarranted structures in the interest of visual amenity.
No Highways Interest.
No objections.
no concerns.
Highway Services HDC lists 23/01341/D as having no interest (NHI), DOI Public Transport has no concerns, and Douglas Borough Council has no objections to the signage installation at St Josephs Church.
Highway Services HDC
No CommentHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: 23/01341/D
DOI Public Transport
No ObjectionWe have no concerns with the application 23/01341/D.
DOI Public Transport
No ObjectionTransport Services have no concerns with application.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; 23/01341/D Installation of non-illuminated signage to front elevation St Josephs Church Snaefell Road Douglas Isle Of Man IM2 6PD
