THE TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1999

THE CONTROL OF ADVERTISEMENTS REGULATIONS 2005

Whilo Ltd

70/72 Bucks Road

Douglas

Isle of Man

IM1 3AE

In pursuance of his powers under the above Act and Order, the Minister for Infrastructure, does hereby REFUSE application 12/00329/D by Whilo Ltd for Continued display of externally illuminated fascia sign and the display of illuminated display panels showing services offered and opening hours (retrospective) at 70/72 Bucks Road, Douglas, IM1 3AE for the following reason(s):

1. The proposal is contrary to General Policy 6(b) of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007 in that the development, if approved, is not in keeping with, and would detract from, the surrounding area.

2. The proposal, and in particular the fascia sign, is contrary to General Policy 6(a) of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007 in that, if approved, it would not relate well to the building and site on which it would be displayed.

Date of issue: 11 October 2012

By Order of the Minister

I T Thompson

Chief Executive

Note 1: A copy of the report of the appointed person is appended hereto.