3 February 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
Lasenby Knox Ltd, 16-18, Finch Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2pt
The proposal involves fixing a modest-sized acrylic sign, measuring 42cm by 59.4cm, to the front wall next to the entrance door at 18 Finch Road, listing company names for the office occupants, secured by four metal fixings.
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The officer judged the proposal compliant with section 16 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999, as 'the building's special interest is being preserved' due to the sign's modest size (42cm x 59.4c…
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect or enhance the fabric and setting of Registered Buildings. The officer assessed the signage as protecting and preserving the building, meeting the policy tests with no detrimental impact from the modest design.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions or alterations to Registered Buildings that detrimentally affect their special architectural or historic interest. The proposal was found to preserve special interest, with the sign's scale, finish, and fixings causing no harm.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials in maintenance, alteration or extension of pre-1920 buildings. Non-traditional acrylic was proposed but accepted due to the sympathetic design, scale, and form not impacting the building's special interest.
Time limit
The works hereby granted registered building consent shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this consent. Reason: To comply with paragraph 2(2)(a) of schedule 3 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented registered building consents.
