9 December 2025 · Delegated - Principal Planner (A MORGAN, Interim Director of Planning and Building Control)
B & Q Plc, 35, Spring Valley Industrial Estate, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 2qt
The proposal involves a new flexbox sign with digitally printed internally illuminated yellow skin, measuring 5000 x 2000mm, advertising 'Trade Point' on the southwest front elevation of the B&Q home improvement store in an industrial estate.
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The officer assessed the proposal against General Policy 6 (GP6), which permits advertisements in towns/villages if they are high standard design relating well to the building/site, in keeping with su…
General Policy 6
GP6 permits external advertisements if high design standard relating to building/site, in keeping with area, and no highway hazard. Officer tested size/type against industrial character, visibility from roads due to screening/topography, and safety risk; found compliant as typical for units, screened from public road, low risk on industrial access.
General Policy 7
GP7 generally prohibits advertisements not relating to the site/building. Officer noted signage associates with site use/occupants and displays on the building, making it acceptable in principle.
Time limit
The advertisement(s) hereby granted consent shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
