21 October 2025 · Delegated
17a, Orchard Road, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6aj
Permission was granted for the installation of permanent illuminated signage at 17A Orchard Road, Port Erin, a commercial unit in the heart of the village. The application was submitted by Garforth Gray and decided on 21 October 2025. The site has a varied planning history, having been used as a shop, greengrocers, funeral directors, office, and financial and professional services premises. The officer recommended approval and the decision was made under delegated powers. Permission was granted subject to two conditions.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved the application on 21 October 2025 under delegated powers. The site is an existing commercial unit in the centre of Port Erin with a history of various commercial uses, and the proposal was considered acceptable in that context. Two conditions were attached to the permission.
The Control of Advertisements Regulations 2013
accord with The Control of Advertisements Regulations 2013
General Policy 2
meeting with the principles of General Policies 2, 6, 7 and 8 of the IOM Strategic Plan 2016
Environment Policy 37
not to undermine EP37
Environment Policy 37: As a general policy, advertisements within Conservation Areas will be permitted only if: i) the proposal preserves or enhances the Conservation Area; ii) the signage is in a style appropriate to the character of the area; iii) traditional materials and finishes are used and glossy and highly reflective materials are excluded from proposals; and iv) internally illuminated box fascia and projecting box signs are excluded from the proposals.
Condition 1
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.
Condition 2
The sign(s) hereby granted consent shall not be lit by an intermittent source. Reason: In the interests of amenity and/or public safety.
