13 August 2012 · Delegated
Park Hotel, Park Road, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 3ar
This application sought permission to erect a combination of illuminated and non-illuminated signage at the Ramsey Park Hotel on Park Road, Ramsey, Isle of Man. The application was decided under delegated authority by a Senior Planning Officer, with express consent granted on 13 August 2012. The officer's recommendation was also for approval. Two conditions were attached to the consent. There is a prior planning history at the site, with two earlier references on record.
Express consent was granted for the signage at the Ramsey Park Hotel. The decision was made by a Senior Planning Officer under delegated authority. The officer also recommended approval, and no conflict between the recommendation and the final decision was identified.
General Policy 2
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
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
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.
Condition 1
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This approval relates to the erection of illuminated free-standing signage to front elevation, erection of non-illuminated signage at eaves level on front elevation, and erection of non-illuminated signage at third floor level on south-facing side elevation, as shown in drawing no. 1544/06/05 and the drawings by the Northern Trust for Item 1 Option Biii, 2 Option A and 3 Option B, all received on 28th June 2012.
