16 February 2010 · Director of Planning and Building Control (delegated authority)
Street Lighting, Castle Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1lf
The application sought permission for a new street light column, 6m high with a curved head and down light featuring the Castletown Commissioners' logo, finished in black, located at the back of the footway on Castle Street between The Garrison restaurant and the Manx Electricity Authority showroom.
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The proposal was assessed against Environment Policy 35 and Planning Policy Statement 1/01, which require preservation or enhancement of Conservation Areas.
Environment Policy 35
Requires preservation or enhancement of Conservation Areas. Officer assessed the street light's compatibility with existing town centre lighting scheme and diversity of styles, concluding it promotes consistency and thus enhances the area.
Policy CA/2 SPECIAL PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS of Conservation Areas, Planning Policy Statement 1/01
Governs development in Conservation Areas with regard to historic environment. Conservation Officer evaluated impact on adjacent Registered Buildings and area character, noting diversity of fittings and that the column would not harm character but enhance it, unlike removal of wall lights.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This permission relates to the installation of a street light as shown and described in the drawings and illustrations received on 9th October, 2009.
Do not oppose has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications
