24 September 2007 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
8, Finch Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2pt
The proposal sought registered building consent for installing multiple advertising signs on the frontage of 8 Finch Road, an existing two-and-a-half storey office building (RB095) with its gable end facing the road in a predominantly office-zoned area of Douglas.
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The planning officer assessed the proposal against Section 16(3) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999, requiring special regard to preserving the registered building's special architectural or hi…
RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
Policy RB/5 establishes a general presumption against alterations to registered buildings unless a convincing case is made justifying necessity/desirability, with full impact assessment on special interest and setting; cumulative minor works are also scrutinized. Officers found no justification provided, with vinyl signs failing the test as they adversely affected character despite Conservation Officer's view of reversibility and modesty for plaques. The proposal disregarded the policy by introducing alien features without addressing preservation duties.
No objection
Signage should be at a height that can be seen by everybody sitting and standing
Douglas Borough Engineer has no objection to multiple applications including 06/01738/CON; Disability Access Office comments on signage height for accessibility without a clear recommendation.
Douglas Borough Engineer
No ObjectionDouglas Corporation have no objection to the proposals listed below.; It should be noted that the above comments are made in relation to the Town and Country Planning Acts and does not imply approval or consent under any other relevant enactment, byelaw, order or regulation.
Disability Access Office
No CommentSignage should be at a height that can be seen by everybody Sitting and Standing.
Conditions requested: Signage should be at a height that can be seen by everybody Sitting and Standing.
