7 August 2025 · Delegated
H Samuel Ltd, 52, Strand Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2el
Permission was granted for the removal of existing signage and its replacement with a permanent illuminated sign at 52 Strand Street, Douglas, a three-storey terraced property on the eastern side of Strand Street north of Howard Street. The application was submitted by Gee Tee Signs Ltd and decided by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture under delegated powers. The officer recommended approval and the department agreed. The main planning issues considered were the effect of the proposed sign on the appearance of the building and the character of the surrounding street scene, and whether it would create any highway safety concerns. The proposal was found to be acceptable on both counts.
The application was approved on 7 August 2025. The key planning considerations were the impact of the new signage on the building and the character of the street scene, and whether it would pose any risk to highway safety. Both were found to be acceptable. The formal decision record lists 1 condition.
General Policy 2
The proposal is considered to comply with General Policy 2
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
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 display of external advertisements on sites or buildings other than those to which they relate will not generally be permitted.
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.
Condition 1
1. The advertisement(s) hereby granted consent shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Installation of illuminated advertising signage
relevant in the determination of this application
Installation of a new shopfront, and fascia
relevant in the determination of this application
Erection of advertising signage
relevant in the determination of this application
Erection of a double-sided illuminated projecting box sign
relevant in the determination of this application
Erection of a single-sided, illuminated fascia sign
relevant in the determination of this application
