29 September 2011 · Delegated
Manx Telecom, 15-17, Strand Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2ed
This application sought consent to erect advertising signage at 15–17 Strand Street, Douglas, a retail property on the western side of the street. The main planning question was whether the proposed signage would meet the relevant design and amenity requirements. The officer concluded it would, and recommended approval. Express consent was granted on 29 September 2011 by the Director of Planning and Building Control under delegated authority, subject to two conditions.
Express consent was granted for the advertising signage on 29 September 2011. The key planning consideration was whether the proposed signage met the relevant design and amenity requirements, and the officer concluded that it did.
General Policy 6 of the Strategic Plan
relates to proposals for signage
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.
Condition 1
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This permission relates to the erection of advertising signage, 15 - 17 Strand Street, Douglas as shown by Location Plan, Site, D405-EL-01 and IM-MT/2011/01 received 24th August 2011.
