Agent Response 25 May

17th May 2018

Miss Kinrade To Planning Division, Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture, Murray House, Mount Havelock, Douglas IM1 2SF

RE: PA 18/00244/D - Westcoast Fitness Dear Miss Kinrade,

The proposed signage for Westcoast fitness, under the application of 18/00244/D will have minimal contribution to light pollution within the surrounding area. Although we cannot determine the exact lux figures as you requested, we can however confirm they are very low. As a result, the sign would not be visible in daylight.

Please see attached bellow two examples of the Halo lit signage on both the Dandara building and the new Jacksons Motor Village. Please note that in both images, the signage is illuminated

As you can see from the above images, it is evident that the signage produces very little light which is hardly visible in daylight, therefore supporting the fact that they will have minimal contribution to light pollution in the surrounding area.

Kind regards,

For and on behalf of Ellis Brown Architects

From: Peter Tyreman Sent: 15 May 2018 18:30 To: Jake Barnes Subject: FW: Proposed sigange - West Coast Fitness - Peel.

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> Sent: 15 May 2018 17:41 To: Peter Tyreman <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Proposed sigange - West Coast Fitness - Peel.

Peter,

Have just received you e mail it was held up in our spam folder, I do not have any lux figures but it is very low you cannot see that the sign is lit in daylight. I will send some photos on a separate email one of Dandara's sign lit one of Jacksons during installation and one we are currently manufacturing which you can call in and see if you wish.

Paul

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From: Peter Tyreman [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 20 April 2018 13:52 To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Proposed sigange - West Coast Fitness - Peel.

Paul,

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Can you give me figures of Lux levels. Have you a brochure that I can send to planning in addition to some images of the buildings / examples you refer to?

Peter

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> Sent: 20 April 2018 13:01 To: Peter Tyreman <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Proposed sigange - West Coast Fitness - Peel.

Peter,

Thank you for your enquiry, Halo lit letters are made from stainless steel of Aluminium and are powder coated, they are known as a built up letter, the LED units are mounted onto a clear backing plate and shine upwards into the back of the letter and then they reflect back onto the building to prevent spotting.

We would normally stitch drill into the building to connect the letters electrically together if the is not possible we would have to surface mount the cables in conduit this detracts from the clean appearance if the sign.

Examples of halo lit signs on island Jacksons not Currently lit, Dandara headquarters, Canada Life, Calton Manx, Ocean Restaurant and Elian Vannin Hotel.

Paul

Signrite Isle of Man Ltd Unit 2, Isle of Man Business Park Cool Road Braddan Isle of Man IM2 2QY Tel: 01624612244 Mobile Mike: 07624 430397 Mobile Paul: 07624 499098

From: Peter Tyreman [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 20 April 2018 12:29 To: [email protected] Subject: FW: Proposed sigange - West Coast Fitness - Peel.

Mis-spelt the email first time!

Peter

From: Peter Tyreman Sent: 20 April 2018 12:25 To: '[email protected]' <[email protected]> Subject: Proposed sigange - West Coast Fitness - Peel.</[email protected]></[email protected]></[email protected]>

Rachel,

Further to our discussion please see attached the drawing and details as submitted to planning when seeking approval for signage.

The proposal is to Halo lit, but the planning office have asked for further details with regards the lighting levels and the type. Is there a typical arrangement for these elements, and can you provide or point me in the direction of examples.

The site is located on the edge of peel and we need to be sure that it would have a negative impact to the dark skies area of St Johns.

If this is something that you can assist with that would be most appreciated and I will ensure the client is aware of your assistance. I'm sure for completeness he would want to commission a sign that you had been involved with.

If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to contact me.

Regards,

Peter

Peter Tyreman BA(Hons) ACIAT Director

Ellis Brown Architects RIBA Chartered Practice 12, Strathallan Crescent, Douglas, Isle of Man - IM2 4NR

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