2 March 2022 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Peveril Building, Peveril Square, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2bs
The proposal involves installing two 'Sunter Global' signs - one non-illuminated aluminium letter sign above the front entrance canopy on Peveril Square and one illuminated sign with logo on the south corner of the third storey east elevation - plus LED lighting around columns and canopy on the street-facing elevations…
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The officer applied the statutory test for conservation areas under Section 18(4) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999, finding the proposed signage and lighting would not stand out from the elev…
General Policy 2
Requires development in accordance with land-use zoning that respects site and surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; does not adversely affect amenity or character; no unacceptable road safety impact; considers safety/security and energy reduction. Officer assessed signage/lighting as compliant, maintaining building appearance with neutral/enhancing impact.
General Policy 6
Permits external advertisements in towns/villages if high design/material standard, relate well to building/site, in keeping with area, no highway safety hazard. Officer found proposal meets all criteria, relating well to the Peveril Building without detracting from surroundings.
Environment Policy 36
Permits advertisements in conservation areas only if preserving/enhancing area, appropriate style, traditional materials excluding glossy/reflective, no internally illuminated box/projecting box signs. Assessed as enhancing conservation area character with appropriate halo-effect LED illumination.
Environment Policy 38
General policy for advertisements in conservation areas requiring preservation/enhancement, appropriate style, traditional materials, exclusion of glossy/reflective and box signs. Officer confirmed compliance as proposal uses suitable materials and style without prohibited features.
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 objection to this application (15.12.2021)
does not oppose this application (16.12.2021). There is no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking
Douglas Borough Council and DOI Highways Division both have no objections to the illuminated signage installation at Peveril Building.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; After reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking.; The Applicant is advised that Highway Licences may be necessary for use of the highway
