5 August 2024 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
Onchan Afc Clubhouse, Blackberry Lane, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM2 4pd
The proposal involves fixing three non-illuminated signs to the upper gable end of the recently built Onchan AFC clubhouse: a crest (0.8m x 0.7m), 'Onchan AFC' (0.5m x 4.9m), and 'Founded 1912' (0.2m x 2.1m).
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The officer assessed the signage against the Control of Advertisements Regulations 2013, which limit considerations to amenity and public safety, including area characteristics and highway risks.
General Policy 2
Requires development in line with Area Plan zoning, respecting site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affecting landscape/townscape character, amenities, highways, or safety. Officer assessed signage complies as it respects sports pitches/green gap zoning, no harm to character, amenities, or roads.
General Policy 6
Permits external ads in towns/villages if high design/material standards relating to building/site (a), in keeping/not detracting from area (b), no highway hazard (c). Officer found signs meet all criteria: appropriate scale/design for clubhouse, no visual detriment, no safety issues per Highways.
General Policy 7
Permits ads only on sites/buildings to which they relate. Signage directly identifies Onchan AFC clubhouse, so compliant and prevents unwarranted proliferation.
Time limit
The advertisement(s) hereby granted consent shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice. Reason: To avoid the accumulation of unimplemented advertisement consents.
recommended an approval (16.07.2024)
no highway interest (04.07.2024)
Highway Services HDC has no interest in the application, while Onchan District Commissioners recommend approval.
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: 24/00605/D
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners would recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
