31 March 2010 · Delegated
Trevelyan, 18, Palace Terrace, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4ne
This application sought permission to erect illuminated signage at Trevelyan, 18 Palace Terrace, Queens Promenade, Douglas. The application was refused on 31 March 2010. The officer recommended refusal, citing conflict with environment policies in the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007. The decision was made under delegated authority. No further detail on the specific nature of the environmental concerns is available from the supplied evidence beyond the policy conflict identified.
The application was refused on 31 March 2010. The officer recommended refusal, and the decision was made under delegated authority. The proposal was found to conflict with environment policies in the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007 relating to environmental protection.
Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area
Isle of Man Strategic Plan
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.
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
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.
