5 March 2026 · Delegated - A Morgan, Interim Director of Planning and Building Control (decision notice); Stephen Butler, Head of Development Management (officer report)
8, Marina Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2he
The proposal involves applying three sections of black vinyl with gold lettering showing the business name and services, plus window vinyl frosting with gold and white business name and logo, to the timber glazed shop front of a vacant 3-storey ground floor unit at 8 Marina Road in Douglas.
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The officer concluded that 'the size, scale, siting and design of the sign is acceptable, would have no adverse visual or amenity harm to the public or public safety.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affect townscape character, amenity, or road safety. Officer assessed signage as compliant due to acceptable design and no harm to amenity or safety in the retail context.
General Policy 6
Permits external advertisements in towns/villages if high standard design relating well to building/site, in keeping with area, and not causing highway hazard. Signage deemed well-designed, muted, non-illuminated, fitting retail street character without safety risk.
General Policy 7
Permits advertisements only on the site/building to which they relate. Proposal complies as signage is for new tenant occupying the vacant unit, preventing unwarranted proliferation.
General Policy 8
Mentioned in decision as compliant; officer report details principles met via no amenity/public safety harm, though specific tests not elaborated beyond GP6/7.
Time limit for implementation
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 objection
