24 March 2009 · Acting Senior Planning Officer (delegated under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
3, Clinches Court, North Quay, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 4lj
The proposal sought consent for four advertisement signs on the Clinches Celtic Tavern building: three flat signs with red lettering on Perspex/acrylic (sizes 3067x530mm, 1967x355mm, 1631x355mm) on the west and south elevations, and Sign 2 as a poster over a window on the west elevation.
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The officer assessed the proposal against Environment Policy 37 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007, which permits advertisements in Conservation Areas only if they preserve or enhance the area, us…
Environment Policy 37
Policy permits advertisements in Conservation Areas only if they preserve or enhance the area, use styles appropriate to the character, traditional materials excluding glossy/reflective finishes, and exclude internally illuminated box signs. The officer tested Signs 1,3,4 as compliant due to minimal impact and sympathy to character, but Sign 2 failed on scale, vibrant colours, and design not respecting the site, building, or Conservation Area. Conservation Officer reinforced that Sign 2 was detrimental in this prominent location.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
From Planning Policy Statement 1/01, requires proposals in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character. Conservation Officer assessed signs against this, finding Signs 1,3,4 simple and sympathetic but Sign 2 harmful due to scale and design in prominent position near other Registered Buildings.
No Objection.
No objection to the proposed application.
