7 March 2024 · Delegated
Land East Of Ballapaddag, Cooil Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM4 2af
Permission was granted for the erection of two non-illuminated signs on land along Cooil Road, Braddan. One sign replaces an existing sign adjacent to the car park at Ballapaddag/Eden Park, and the other is a new sign near the smaller Cooil Road roundabout by B&Q and Jacksons car garage. Both signs are approved for a temporary period of 36 months. The main planning consideration was the potential impact of the signs on the street scene and highway safety. The application was assessed and approved by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture on a delegated basis, with one condition attached to the permission.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved the application on 7 March 2024. The key planning consideration was the potential impact on the street scene and highway safety, and the proposal was found acceptable. One condition applies to the permission.
General Policy 2
the proposal would comply with General Policies 2, 6, 7 & 8
General Policy 2: Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan and with other policies of this Strategic Plan will normally be permitted, provided that the development: (a) is in accordance with the design brief in the Area Plan where there is such a brief; (b) respects the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping of buildings and the spaces around them; (c) does not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape; (d) does not adversely affect the protected wildlife or locally important habitats on the site or adjacent land, including water courses; (e) does not affect adversely public views of the sea; (f) incorporates where possible existing topography and landscape features, particularly trees and sod banks; (g) does not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality; (h) provides satisfactory amenity standards in itself, including where appropriate safe and convenient access for all highway users, together with adequate parking, servicing and manoeuvring space; (i) does not have an unacceptable effect on road safety or traffic flows on the local highways; (j) can be provided with all necessary services; (k) does not prejudice the use or development of adjoining land in accordance with the appropriate Area Plan; (l) is not on contaminated land or subject to unreasonable risk of erosion or flooding; (m) takes account of community and personal safety and security in the design of buildings and the spaces around them; and (n) is designed having due regard to best practice in reducing energy consumption. 6.3 Development outside of areas zoned for development
General Policy 6
the proposal would comply with General Policies 2, 6, 7 & 8
General Policy 6: Within our towns and villages, the display of external advertisements will be permitted on the site or building to which they relate provided they: (a) are of a high standard of design and materials and relate well to the building and site on which they are to be displayed; (b) are in keeping with and do not detract from the surrounding area; and (c) are located so as not to cause a highway safety hazard.
General Policy 7
the proposal would comply with General Policies 2, 6, 7 & 8
General Policy 7: Within our towns and villages, the display of external advertisements on sites or buildings other than those to which they relate will not generally be permitted. 6.6.3 Within rural areas, advertisements can be disruptive features which affect adversely the appearance of the landscape and the countryside. Lighting can pollute the night sky, and may be contrary to nature conservation interests.
General Policy 8
the proposal would comply with General Policies 2, 6, 7 & 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.
Condition 1
The two signs hereby approved shall be for a limited period of 36 months from the date of this approval becoming final and shall be removed from the sites and the site restored to its former state (i.e. grass).
Combined approval in principle and full approval for phased development for industrial and business park uses including Class 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4 together with access and associated infrastructure. Full approval for the access, estate road, strategic drainage infrastructure, structural landscaping and biodiversity enhancement areas and with Phase 1 of the employment units (Zone A). All matters apart from access reserved for the development within Zones B, C and D
Erection advertising signage
