Officer Report

Application No.: 15/00790/D Applicant: Royal Bank Of Scotland Proposal: Installation of illuminated ATM signage Site Address: Sea Terminal Victoria Pier Douglas Isle Of Man IM1 2BZ Case Officer : Miss Abigail Morgan Expected Decision Level: Officer Delegation

Officer’s Report

1.0 Introduction - 1.1 The site is located at the Sea Terminal, Victoria Pier, Douglas. The current ATMs and associated signage are located on the outside wall facing into the car park area. The site is located into the Douglas Promenades Conservation Area.

2.0 The Application - 2.1 The proposal is for advertisement consent two new illuminated ATM sign surrounds, in conjunction with the proposed is the installation of replacement the two ATMs with integral signage which is being considered under PA 15/789. - 2.2 The proposed ATM is very similar in design to the existing. The proposed ATM is slightly smaller than the existing however it will be slightly lower to allow easier access for wheelchair users. The integral signage remains the same as the existing in content and size. - 2.3 The proposed illuminated signage, the subject of 15/00790 are 2 x 5mm clear acrylic panels screen printed to rear with translucent 'Isle of Man Bank’ logo, internally illuminated by white LEDs to the illuminated logo only. They are 1400mm high by 1000mm wide.

3.0 Planning History - 3.1 The application site has been the subject of many previous planning applications, the most relevant one is 08/01061 which was for the installation of the current two ATMs.

4.0 Planning Policy - 4.1 The application site is zoned as "Harbour Related Use" identified on the Douglas Local Plan 1998. To the south west of the application site is an area zoned as "Predominantly Offices" there are also an area of offices to the west. - 4.2 To the north east of the application site is a public car parking area and is zoned as a "Principle Car Park" identified on the Douglas Local Plan 1998.

4.3 The application site is also in the Douglas Promenades Conservation Area. Given the nature of the application it is appropriate to consider Environment Policy 37 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan (20th June 2007. The policy states that:"As a general policy, advertisements within Conservation Areas will be permitted only if:

• i) The proposal preserves or enhances the Conservation Area;
• ii) The signage is in a style appropriate to the character of the area;
• iii) Traditional materials and finishes are used and glossy and highly reflective materials are excluded from proposals; and
• iv) Internally illuminated box fascia and projecting box signs are excluded from the proposals."

4.4 General Policy 6 relates to the erection of advertisements. The policy states:"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;
• (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." 5.0 REPRESENTATIONS 5.1 There were no representations at the time of writing.

6.0 Assessment - 6.1 The proposed signage is considered to be of a high standard of design and use of materials. - 6.2 There are a number of signs and advertisements on or in the vicinity of the Sea Terminal building; it is considered that the addition of these signs would not detract from the surrounding area not would they cause a highway safety hazard. - 6.3 With the use of high quality materials and a high standard of design it is considered that the proposed development would not have a harmful impact on the character and appearance of the Conservation Area or the locality in general. - 6.4 As a result, it is concluded that the planning application does not conflict with General Policy 6 or Environment Policy 37 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007.

7.0 Recommendation - 7.1 It is recommended that the application be approved subject to conditions.

8.0 PARTY STATUS - 8.1 By virtue of the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) Regulations 2013, the following persons are automatically interested persons:

• (a) The applicant, or if there is one, the applicant's agent;
• (b) The owner and the occupier of any land that is the subject of the application or any other person in whose interest the land becomes vested;
• (c) Persons to whom notice has been given under regulation 10(3)(a)(i)
• (d) Any Government Department that has made written submissions relating to planning considerations with respect to the application that the Department considers material;
• (e) The Highways Division of the Department;
• (f) The Ports Division of the Department;
• (g) The operator of the railway or tramway; and

• (h) The local authority in whose district the land the subject of the application is situated.

Recommendation Recommended Decision: Permitted Date of Recommendation: 11.08.2015 Conditions and Notes for Approval: C : Conditions for approval N : Notes attached to conditions

• C 1. 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.
• C 2. The signs hereby granted consent shall not be lit by an intermittent source. Reason: In the interests of amenity.

This approval relates to Drawings D0572-877-062, D0572-877-063, D0572-877-064 and ATM Technical Details all date stamped as received on 14th July 2015.

I confirm that this decision accords with the appropriate Government Circular delegating functions to the Head of Development Management.

Decision Made : Permitted Date : 13.08.2015 Determining officer

Signed :…………J CHANCE…….. Jennifer Chance Head of Development Management