30 April 2021 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
5, Market Place, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1ab
The proposal involves installing a contemporary glass sign measuring 600mm x 450mm to the side of the main entrance on the front elevation of Mona House, a three-storey semi-detached property occupied by the accountancy firm No. 1 Accounts Limited.
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The officer assessed the signage's impact on the character and appearance of the property, street scene, and Peel Conservation Area.
General Policy 6
Requires advertisements in towns/villages to be high standard design/materials relating well to building/site, in keeping with surroundings, and not causing highway safety hazard. Officer assessed signage meets these via contemporary design, acceptable size/position, relation to accountancy use, harmony with area, and no safety issues.
General Policy 7
Permits advertisements only on sites/buildings to which they relate in towns/villages. The signage relates directly to No. 1 Accounts Limited operating from the building, satisfying the policy.
Environment Policy 35
Permits development in Conservation Areas only if preserving/enhancing character/appearance and protecting special features. Officer found signage preserves character of Peel Conservation Area without harm.
Environment Policy 37
Permits Conservation Area advertisements if preserving/enhancing area, appropriate style, traditional materials (excluding glossy/reflective/illuminated box signs). Officer confirmed signage's design, finish, and non-illuminated nature meet these criteria.
Paragraph 9.16, Planning Circular 6/89
Specifically material to signage in Peel. Officer noted its relevance but focused assessment on Strategic Plan policies confirming compliance.
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, network efficiency and/or parking
No Flood Risk Management interest
Both Highways Division and Flood Risk Management Division of the Department of Infrastructure raised no objections to the signage installation application.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services find it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network efficiency and /or parking.; DNO on 02.04.2021
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Flood Risk Management Division
No ObjectionNFRMI
