31 January 2018 · Delegated
Palace Hotel & Casino, Palace Buildings, Central Promenade, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4na
This application sought permission to install signage at the Palace Hotel and Casino on Central Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man. The hotel is a mid-20th century, five-storey concrete building with a flat roof and large glazed frontage, located within a Conservation Area. The main planning consideration was whether the proposed signage would harm the character and appearance of the Conservation Area or the building. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture, acting on a delegated basis, determined that the proposal was acceptable. Permission was granted on 31 January 2018, subject to one condition.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved the application on 31 January 2018. The key planning consideration was whether the signage would harm the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and the building itself, and the application was found acceptable on those grounds.
General Policy 6
General Policy 6: 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.
General Policy 7
Within our towns and villages, the display of external advertisements on sites or buildings other than those to which they relate will not generally be permitted.
General Policy 7: Within our towns and villages, the display of external advertisements on sites or buildings other than those to which they relate will not generally be permitted. 6.6.3 Within rural areas, advertisements can be disruptive features which affect adversely the appearance of the landscape and the countryside. Lighting can pollute the night sky, and may be contrary to nature conservation interests.
Environment Policy 35
Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area, and will ensure that the special features contributing to the character and quality are protected against inappropriate development.
Environment Policy 35: Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area, and will ensure that the special features contributing to the character and quality are protected against inappropriate development. 7.30 Development adjacent to Conservation Areas 7.30.1 It is often the case that important views into and out of a Conservation Area can contribute significantly to its character. It is necessary to assess the impact any development adjacent to conservation areas may have on such views.
Environment Policy 37
Environment Policy 37: 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.
Condition 1
The advertisement(s) hereby granted consent shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Installation of replacement advertising signage for Gala Group Ltd (Conservation Area)
considered relevant in the assessment and determination of this application
Alterations to hotel frontage including new signage
considered relevant in the assessment and determination of this application
Erection of advertising signs
considered relevant in the assessment and determination of this application
Provision of advertising sign
considered relevant in the assessment and determination of this application
Installation of advertising signs
considered relevant in the assessment and determination of this application
Erection of advertising hoardings and fencing
considered relevant in the assessment and determination of this application
