12 January 2021 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
60, Parliament Street, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1aj
The proposal involves erecting signage on the front elevation of a two-storey commercial property in Ramsey town centre, including a central non-illuminated acrylic sign (1565mm x 725mm) at first floor level with fluorescent strip lighting above, and a projecting double-sided illuminated sign (700mm x 355mm protruding …
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The officer assessed the signage against the Control of Advertisements Regulations 2013, focusing on amenity (general characteristics of the town centre area) and public safety.
General Policy 2
Requires development in zoning to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, design and not adversely affect townscape character or amenity. Officer assessed signage as relating well to the building and town centre without detrimental impacts.
General Policy 6
Permits advertisements in towns if high design standard, in keeping with area, and no highway hazard. Signage found to meet these tests with appropriate materials and no safety issues.
General Policy 7
Permits advertisements only on related sites/buildings. Proposal complies as signage is on the applicant's property.
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 significant negative impact upon highway safety or network efficiency
no objection
Both Highways Division and Ramsey Town Commissioners have no objections to the proposed signage installation at 60 Parliament Street, Ramsey.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services find it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety or network efficiency; DNO on 11.12.2020
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No ObjectionRamsey Town Commissioners have no objection to this proposal
