22 September 2011 · Council of Ministers
Sea Terminal, Victoria Pier, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2bx
The proposal involves installing four non-illuminated signs, each 2.6m by 0.9m, made of aluminium tray and brushed stainless steel with red background and white lettering, on the front, north and south elevations of the Sea Terminal building where a new Fancy A Coffee (Costa) franchise operates.
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The Planning Division assessed the signs as high standard design and materials, zoned Harbour Related Uses, no highway safety hazard, and no detraction from the Conservation Area or locality.
Environment Policy 37
Requires advertisements in Conservation Areas to preserve/enhance the area, use appropriate style, traditional materials excluding glossy/reflective or internally illuminated box signs. Assessed as compliant due to high quality materials (aluminium, stainless steel), non-illuminated, preserving character.
General Policy 6
Permits advertisements in towns if high design/materials standard, in keeping with area, no highway hazard. Met as signs relate well to building/site, do not detract from surroundings, no safety issues.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This permission relates to the erection of four non-illuminated advertising signs as shown on drawings Location Plan, DESC 1008, 1009, 1010 and photographs received on 24th June 2011.
signs of high standard of design and materials; no highway safety hazard; no harmful effect on Conservation Area or locality
no objection
do not oppose; no adverse traffic management, parking or road safety implications
Douglas Corporation and Highways Division both have no objection to application 11/00857/D for erection of four non-illuminated advertising signs at Sea Terminal, Victoria Pier.
Douglas Corporation
No ObjectionDouglas Corporation have no objection to the proposals listed below.; 11/00857/D Erection of four non illuminated advertising signs, Sea Terminal Victoria Pier
Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose has no adverse traffic management, parking or road safety implications; 11/00857/D | Erection of four non illuminated advertising signs Sea Terminal, Victoria Pier, Douglas | Do not oppose has no adverse traffic management, parking or road safety implications
The original application (11/00857/D) for erection of four non-illuminated advertising signs at the Sea Terminal was assessed via written representations with a site visit. The Planning Division supported the proposal, noting high design standards, no highway safety issues, and no harm to the Douglas Promenades Conservation Area zoned for Harbour Related Uses. The inspector concurred, finding the signs would preserve the Conservation Area's character and appearance. Illuminated sailing time signs misused for advertising were noted but excluded from assessment as under enforcement investigation. Permission recommended subject to conditions limiting commencement and drawings.
Precedent Value
Demonstrates that well-designed, non-illuminated advertising signs in conservation areas and harbour zones can be permitted if they preserve character and avoid safety issues; excludes unrelated enforcement matters from assessment.
Inspector: David G Hollis
