16 February 2026 · Delegated
27, Farmhill Lane, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 2ef
The proposal is for the installation of illuminated signage at 27 and 29-31 Strand Street, Douglas (IM2 2EF). The site includes two units that are currently, or were previously, used for retail (Use Class 1.1). The properties are described as 3-storey buildings with timber glazed ground floor shop fronts that currently do not match. The decision notice records that the Department determined to approve the application. The officer report identified the main issues as the principle of the signage in relation to the site use, character and appearance, and highway safety.
The application for illuminated signage at 27 and 29-31 Strand Street, Douglas was approved. The formal decision states that the application was determined to approve. The officer report focused on the principle of the signage relative to the site use, character and appearance, and highway safety. The formal decision record lists 1 condition.
display of external advertisements on sites or buildings other than those to which they relate
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.
Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning
General Policy 2 of the Strategic Plan is considered applicable
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
Condition 1
The advertisement(s) hereby granted consent shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
