1 October 2024 · Delegated
J A C Stores, 7, Douglas Street, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1ba
Permission was granted for the erection of non-illuminated signage at a commercial property on Douglas Street in Peel, Isle of Man. The application was submitted by JAC Distribution Ltd and decided on 1 October 2024. The case officer recommended approval, and the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture confirmed that decision under delegated powers. Three conditions were attached to the permission. The site has a planning history stretching back to 1989, with five previous applications recorded.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved the application for non-illuminated signage at 7–11 Douglas Street, Peel. The officer also recommended approval, and the decision was made under delegated powers. Three conditions were attached to the permission.
The Control of Advertisements Regulations 2013
accord with The Control of Advertisements Regulations 2013
Environment Policy 35
Environment Policy 35 of the IOM Strategic Plan 2016
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 35 and Environment Policy 37 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan
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.
Policy CA/2 Special Planning Considerations
Policy CA/2 Special Planning Considerations from Planning Policy Statement 1/01
POLICY CA/2 SPECIAL PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS When considering proposals for the possible development of any land or buildings which fall within the conservation area, the impact of such proposals upon the special character of the area, will be a material consideration when assessing the application. Where a development is proposed for land which, although not within the boundaries of the conservation area, would affect its context or setting, or views into or out of the area; such issues should be given special consideration where the character or appearance of a conservation area may be affected.
Condition 1
The advertisement(s) hereby granted consent shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice. Reason: To avoid the accumulation of unimplemented advertisement consents.
Condition 2
The signage hereby approved shall be installed in full accordance with the details provided on Proposed Front Elevations Rev C, Proposed Side Elevation Rev B and Proposed Shop front, and all the signage shall not be installed any larger/bigger than the written dimensions provided and stated on the approved drawings and details. Reason: for the avoidance of doubt minded of the additional drawings provided to overcome the scale and size issues, and the application has been assessed on the basis of the signs sizes as listed in the application form, original shop front drawing and those details on revision drawings and accounting for the 4mm tolerance between 1726mm and 1.73m in respect of the length of the front elevation sign.
Condition 3
In the event that the side elevation customer car parking directional sign is no longer required it shall be removed and the wall made good to match the remaining wall surface. Reason: this sign is not typical of a conservation area and is only considered acceptable for the purpose of directing visiting customers relating to the use of the building to the available car parking for customers, should this need cease the sign would be unwarranted and shall be removed to avoid clutter and in the interest of visual amenity of the Conservation Area.
