6 June 2019 · Delegated
Pizza Napoli, 4-6, Prospect Terrace, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3al
Permission was granted for the installation of illuminated signage at 4 Prospect Terrace, Woodbourne Road, Douglas, Isle of Man. The application was submitted by Mr Vladimir Stefanov and decided on 6 June 2019. The property is a former bank on Prospect Terrace, situated in a row of shops between Windsor Road and Sydney Street, opposite the Rosemount Hotel pub. It sits within a shopping area on the edge of the town centre. The decision was made by the Head of Development Management under delegated authority, with one condition attached to the permission.
The application was approved by the Head of Development Management under delegated authority. The proposal was for illuminated signage at a former bank premises within a shopping area on the edge of Douglas town centre, and was found to be acceptable.
General Policy 2 (GP2) - Development within land-use zones
proposal complies with GP2 and EP37
General Policy 2: Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan and with other policies of this Strategic Plan will normally be permitted, provided that the development: (a) is in accordance with the design brief in the Area Plan where there is such a brief; (b) respects the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping of buildings and the spaces around them; (c) does not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape; (d) does not adversely affect the protected wildlife or locally important habitats on the site or adjacent land, including water courses; (e) does not affect adversely public views of the sea; (f) incorporates where possible existing topography and landscape features, particularly trees and sod banks; (g) does not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality; (h) provides satisfactory amenity standards in itself, including where appropriate safe and convenient access for all highway users, together with adequate parking, servicing and manoeuvring space; (i) does not have an unacceptable effect on road safety or traffic flows on the local highways; (j) can be provided with all necessary services; (k) does not prejudice the use or development of adjoining land in accordance with the appropriate Area Plan; (l) is not on contaminated land or subject to unreasonable risk of erosion or flooding; (m) takes account of community and personal safety and security in the design of buildings and the spaces around them; and (n) is designed having due regard to best practice in reducing energy consumption. 6.3 Development outside of areas zoned for development
Environment Policy 37 (EP37) - Adverts within Conservation Areas
proposal complies with GP2 and EP37
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.
