24 September 2007 · Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
8, Finch Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2pt
The proposal sought permission for various advertisements on a two-storey registered office building, including printed frost vinyl graphics in multiple windows (signs A, E, F, G, H sized around 886x848mm to 1500x830mm), four small plaques (280x200mm), one larger plaque (500x300mm), and acrylic lettering (1400x430mm) o…
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Alterations and Extensions to a Registered Building
Policy presumes against alterations to registered buildings unless a convincing case is made justifying why works affecting character are desirable or necessary, with assessment of impact on special interest and setting. Officer found no justification provided; cumulative effect of multiple signs harmful despite modest existing plaques. Vinyl signs specifically alien to building's nature.
Do not oppose
No objection
Douglas Borough Engineer and an unnamed consultee have no objection to the signage proposal at 8 Finch Road, while Disability Access Office requests signage be at a height visible to both sitting and standing persons.
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.
Unnamed Consultee (Consultation Table)
No ObjectionDo Not Oppose
Disability Access Office
Conditional No ObjectionSignage 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.
