5 November 2015 · Head of Development Management (Jennifer Chance)
Flat, 56-58, Duke Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2ar
The proposal involves replacing existing signage on a vacant four-storey mid-terrace retail building with a new internally illuminated fascia sign (1100mm high x 7900mm wide, black powder coated with red/white/black vinyl logo), a non-illuminated projecting sign (700mm x 500mm), and monochrome/black/white window vinyls…
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The officer considered the main issues to be impacts on the building's appearance and the character of Duke Street shopping area.
General Policy 6
General Policy 6 permits external advertisements in towns if they are high standard design relating well to the building/site, in keeping without detracting from the area, and not causing highway hazards. The officer assessed the signage against all three tests: design/materials (conservation scheme, matching proportions), amenity (fits street scene, improves legibility), and highways (no issues raised). No tensions noted; fully compliant.
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.
Monochrome window vinyls
Notwithstanding the information provided the proposed entrance window vinyls as shown on drawing no. CEX-DOU-15 shall be monochrome/black/white to match the main front window vinyls. Reason: In the interests of visual amenity and the character of the area.
