26 February 2015 · Delegated
Groudle Glen Ltd, Groudle Old Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 2hz
This application sought permission to erect two flag poles at Reception Cottage, Groudle Old Road, Onchan — the reception building for the Groudle Glen holiday cottages. The flag poles were to display a corporate logo and a Manx flag. The site is a bungalow in keeping with the character of the surrounding holiday cottage development, situated at a junction giving access to 13 of the holiday cottages. The officer recommended the proposal be permitted. The application was decided by delegated authority and recorded as permitted on 26 February 2015.
The application was permitted by delegated decision on 26 February 2015. The officer recommended approval, and the portal records the outcome as permitted. No refusal reasons or conditions are recorded in the available evidence.
Policy O/TRT/P/4
proposals for the improvement of facilities associated with either The Groudle Glen
General Policy 8
General Policy 8: Within rural areas the display of external advertisements will be permitted only where: (a) they are located on or directly next to the premises to which they relate; (b) they do not detract from the appearance of either the immediate area or the landscape; (c) they are normally constructed of traditional materials unless the nature of the display or location would render such materials inappropriate; (d) any illumination, which will be permitted only where it is essential, is kept to a minimum and is so hooded as to prevent undesirable escape of light; (e) they are located so as not to cause a highway safety hazard; and (f) any illumination will not have an adverse effect on areas of ecological value. 6.7 Public Art 6.7.1 Our environment is improved by the provision of works of art in public places, particularly if that art reflects the cultural traditions or history of a particular area. 6.7.2 The Department will support the inclusion of such artwork in development proposals, and will expect such inclusion within major proposals. Artwork may take the form of public sculpture, s uch as the recently erected statues of T. E. Brown and Sir William Hillary in Douglas, or may be incorporated into features such as friezes, railings or landscaping. Commissions to locally based artists would be particularly welcome.
