20 February 2026 · Delegated - Principal Planner (A MORGAN, Interim Director of Planning and Building Control)
Land Between 6th & 13th Tees Castletown Golf Links, Langness Road, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1tz
Manx BirdLife proposed erecting a printed metal sign measuring 1.5m wide by 0.5-0.7m high, featuring birds, beach scene and text 'Manx Birdlife Nature For Generations' and 'Langness Nature Reserve', positioned over 750mm from the road edge and no more than 1200mm above ground.
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The officer assessed that the proposal would not impact the surrounding streetscene and meets General Policy 8 and The Control of Advertisements Regulations 2013.
General Policy 2
Sets general development standards. Officer assessed the signage as acceptable from design and visual impact perspective in the sensitive coastal nature reserve, without harming amenity.
General Policy 3
Assessed as compliant in conclusion, contributing to overall acceptability without specific details on tests applied.
General Policy 7
Requires display of adverts to relate to the site they are situated upon. Proposal satisfies as the sign informs public of entry to the Nature Reserve where it is located.
General Policy 8
Sets standards for signage display in rural areas. Proposal meets tests due to modest size, suitable materials, no illumination, sufficient setback from highway, and no streetscene impact.
Time limit for commencement
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.
Removal if no longer required
In the event that the signage hereby approved is no longer required, the signage shall be removed within 6 months. Reason: to avoid the accumulation of unwarranted signage in the interest of visual amenity.
no objections
No objection. Pre-application consultation occurred, ASSI consent issued subject to planning permission.
