14 December 2006 · Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
Landlords Supply, Powell House, 41, Michael Street, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1he
The application sought permission to retain existing advertising signage on the frontage and external seating area of Shamyr Hey Tea Rooms at 41 Michael Street, Peel. The site is in a highly prominent position within the Peel Conservation Area.
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The officer concurred with the Conservation Officer's assessment that the property has an over abundance of signage causing visual clutter to the frontage in a highly prominent position in the Peel Co…
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Policy CA/2 from Planning Policy Statement 1/01 requires special consideration for developments in conservation areas to preserve or enhance character. The Conservation Officer assessed the signage as causing visual clutter from over-abundance on the frontage and fixed to the building, adversely affecting the character in this prominent location. No mitigation was possible given the retrospective nature.
Do not oppose
Peel Town Commissioners recommended refusal due to excessive signage in a conservation area, while Disability Access Office provided accessibility guidance without objection, and a table indicated 'Do Not Oppose'; a public objection echoed heritage concerns.
Key concern: surfeit of advertising signage in conservation area
Peel Town Commissioners
ObjectionRetention of advertising signage, Shamyr Hey Tea Rooms, 41 Michael Street, Peel. – RECOMMEND REFUSAL.
Disability Access Office
No ObjectionSignage should be at a height that can be seen by everybody Sitting and Standing.; The Access office or Manx Blind welfare can be approached for information on font size, font colour, font type and background colour.
Conditions requested: Signage should be at a height that can be seen by everybody Sitting and Standing; The Access office or Manx Blind welfare can be approached for information on font size, font colour, font type and background colour
