2 September 2025 · Delegated
Sugarbush Café, Marathon Terrace, Queens Promenade, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4nh
Permission was granted for the erection of illuminated signage at Sugarbush Café, located at ground-floor level within 6 Marathon Terrace on Queens Promenade, Douglas. The building is a mid-terrace property with its front elevation facing Queens Promenade and the sea, and its rear onto Switzerland Terrace. The ground-floor café unit is set forward of the upper floors and is accessed directly from Queens Promenade. The officer recommended approval and the decision was made under delegated authority on 2 September 2025. One condition was attached to the permission.
The application was approved by delegated decision on 2 September 2025. The proposal was for illuminated signage at the Sugarbush Café, a ground-floor hospitality unit within a mid-terrace building on Queens Promenade, Douglas.
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
does not conflict 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
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
Due to the designation of the site and the nature of the application it is appropriate to consider
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.
Advertisements close to Conservation Areas must respect and preserve the character and appearance of the area
Due to the designation of the site and the nature of the application it is appropriate to consider
Condition 1
The advertisement(s) hereby granted consent shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
