Impact and Justification Statement

Impact \& Justification Statement

Document Reference 12/053/IJ

Proposed Signage at, <br> Motors \& Mowers, Station Road, Kirk Michael, Isle of Man IM6 1AE

Impact

The property subject to this application is sited on the junction of (Rheynn Cullyn) (A3) and Station Road (Raad Yn Stashoon) within the Kirk Michael conservation area. In this instance there are no distinctive features or important views affected by this proposal. Drawing 12/053/01 shows the proposed positioning of this signage and includes Photoshop images.

It is believed that the new fascia sign and totem sign will be in keeping with other like signs within the conservation area. They will have an off-white background (not silver metallic), upper and lower case lettering and will not be illuminated having little or no impact on the adjacent highway or properties. Therefore the effect on the conservation area will be minimal.

Justification

The existing signage is to the east elevation only. The new signage provides advertising of the company name and includes two of the main product brands sold at the premises. The totem style sign faces to the north elevation and also includes contact telephone and website details. We believe it is justified to have signs of this type for a commercial operation that is sited on a main road and this accords with other properties within the conservation area setting.

J.M. Sidey mciat<br>Sidey Design Architecture<br>10 Market Square<br>Higham Ferrers<br>NN10 8BT