16 November 2021 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Ye Olde Royal Oak, Market Place East, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1jy
The proposal involves installing two illuminated signs on the front elevation of Ye Old Royal Oak at 14-16 Market Place East, Ramsey, consisting of a back board with letters projecting 2cm and illuminated by trough-style lighting.
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The main issue was the impact of the signage on the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and individual property.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site surroundings in scale, form, design; not adversely affect character of townscape or amenity. Officer assessed signage as preserving Conservation Area character and compliant.
General Policy 6
Permits advertisements in towns if high design standard, relating well to building, in keeping with area, no highway hazard. Proposal met these as traditional and safe.
Environment Policy 37
Permits advertisements in Conservation Areas if preserving/enhancing area, appropriate style, traditional materials (excluding glossy/reflective and box signs). Amended design used traditional style and trough lighting, overcoming prior refusal.
Environment Policy 35
Permits development in Conservation Areas only if preserving or enhancing character and protecting special features. Officer confirmed proposal preserves area quality.
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 interest
no objection
All three consultees (DOI Highways, DOI Flood Risk Management, and Ramsey Town Commissioners) have no objections to the illuminated signage installation.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network efficiency and /or parking.; The Applicant is advised that Highway Licences may be necessary for use of the highway.; DNO on 20.10.21
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Flood Risk Management Division
No ObjectionNFRMI
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No ObjectionRamsey Town Commissioners have no objection to this proposal
