Planning Officer Report

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Officer's Report

Introduction

1. This application seeks permission for the installation of advertising signage to the front of a Bank in an area zoned as Town Centre. The proposal is considered to be acceptable and in accordance with the relevant policies of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan (20th June 2007).

The Site

1. The application site is the curtilage of HSBC, St Pauls Square, Ramsey which is a ground floor unit situated to the south west of St Pauls Square.

1. There are a mixture of uses around St Pauls Square such as retail units, banks and cafes.

The Proposal

1. The application seeks approval for the installation of advertising signage on the front of the building.

1. The fascia above the front entrance would be illuminated and have the business name and logo. There would also be a number of information and advertising boards in the front window.

1. Located at the end of the fascia would be an illuminated roundel also displaying the business name and logo.

Planning History

1. The previous planning applications are not considered specifically material in the assessment of the current application.

Development Plan Policies

1. The application site is in an area zoned as “Town Centre” identified on the Ramsey Local Plan 1998. It is appropriate to consider General Policy 6 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan (20th June 2007).

1. General Policy 6

Within our towns and villages, the display of external advertisements will be permitted on the site or building to which they relate provided they:

• (a) Are of a high standard of design and materials and relate well to the building and site on which they are to be displayed;

Application No.:	11/01339/D
Applicant:	HSBC
Proposal:	Installation of advertising signage
Site Address:	HSBC St Pauls Square Ramsey Isle Of Man IM8 1LE

• (b) Are in keeping with and do not detract from the surrounding area; and
• (c) Are located so as not to cause a highway safety hazard.

Consultations

1. Highways Division has not commented
2. Ramsey Commissioners has no objection.

Assessment

1. The proposed signage is considered to be of a high standard of design and materials and would fit well with the existing uses of the surrounding properties.
2. It is judged that the proposed signage would not detract from the surrounding area or result in a highway safety hazard.
3. For the above reasons the application is considered to be acceptable and is recommended for approval.

Party Status

1. The local authority, Ramsey Commissioners is, by virtue of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005, paragraph 6 (5) (d), considered an "interested person" and as such should be afforded party status.

Recommendation

Recommended Decision: Permitted

Date of Recommendation: 02.11.2011

Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal

C: Conditions for approval N: Notes attached to conditions R: Reasons for refusal O: Notes attached to refusals

C 1. The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.

C 2. This permission relates to the installation of advertising signage as shown in drawings Location Plan, Site Plan, (20) 210 Rev B and (20) 110 Rev B received 26th September 2011.

I confirm that this decision accords with the appropriate Government Circular delegating functions to Director of Planning and Building Control / Development Control Manager.

Decision Made: Permitted Date: 2/11/11

Signed: Michael Gallagher Director of Planning and Building Control

OR

Signed: Jennifer Chance Development Control Manager