7 March 2024 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Land East Of Ballapaddag, Cooil Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM4 2af
The proposal involves two identical non-illuminated signage boards, each 3.7m high and 2.4m wide (total 4.8m when conjoined and angled for dual-direction visibility), placed temporarily for 36 months on roadside land in an industrial area.
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The officer assessed the main issues as potential impact on street scene and highway safety. The temporary signage was considered appropriate in scale, design, and common for sites offering units for …
General Policy 2
Requires development in accordance with land-use zoning to respect site/surroundings, not adversely affect amenities, highway safety, or character. Officer found proposal complies as sited in industrial zone with no adverse impacts on street scene, amenities, or highways.
General Policy 6
Permits advertisements on related sites/buildings if high design standard, in keeping with area, and no highway hazard. Signs assessed as appropriate design, relating to nearby approved industrial development, not detracting from area.
General Policy 7
Restricts off-site advertisements in towns/villages. Officer applied despite industrial location, finding temporary signs acceptable due to specific relation to adjacent approved development for sale.
General Policy 8
Permits rural advertisements if on/near premises, not detracting from area, no highway hazard, minimal illumination. Officer noted non-illuminated signs near related industrial site do not detract and pose no safety issues.
Time limit and removal
The two signs hereby approved shall be for a limited period of 36 months from the date of this approval becoming final and shall be removed from the sites and the site restored to its former state (i.e. grass).
no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking
no objection
do not oppose the installations proposed
provided the sign at the roundabout is set back as shown there should be no issue with manoeuvring buses
All four consultees (Highway Services, IOM Transport, Manx Utilities Authority, and Braddan Commissioners) raised no objections to the signage application, with minor advisory notes on bus manoeuvring, utility proximity, and safe working practices.
Key concern: proximity of the locations to critical national infrastructure
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking.
IOM Transport
No Objectionprovided the sign at the roundabout is set back as shown in the location and sign design drawing there should be no issue with manoeuvring buses.
Manx Utilities Authority
No ObjectionWe do not oppose the installations proposed in the planning application, however we would like to draw attention to the proximity of the locations to critical national infrastructure and the requirement for safe working in the vicinity of such assets.; Should this application be approved the applicant must ensure all relevant authorities are consulted in relation to safe working close to the various utilities and services in the area. This can primarily be achieved through an early notification to the Dial Before You Dig service
Braddan Commissioners
No ObjectionThe Commissioners discussed the following planning application at their meeting on 15 February 2024 and I can confirm that they had no objection to any of them:- PA24/00102/D
