21 October 2025 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
17a, Orchard Road, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6aj
The proposal involves installing individual letter signage, internally illuminated, above the main shop windows on the front elevation and on a small area of the side elevation of an existing commercial building in Port Erin town centre. The site is in a mixed-use area within the proposed Port Erin Conservation Area.
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The officer considered that the size, scale, siting and design of the signage would have no adverse visual or amenity harm to the existing building, neighbouring properties or public safety.
General Policy 2
Requires general standards towards acceptable development. The officer assessed the signage as compliant due to no adverse visual or amenity harm from its size, scale, design and siting.
General Policy 6
Covers advertisements in town and village centres. Well-designed signage was found proportionate and fitting the commercial area without distraction or clutter.
General Policy 7
Relates to advertisements. The proposal was assessed as sensitively sited, contributing positively without being overlarge or intrusive.
General Policy 8
Supports acceptable advertisements. Internal illumination was acceptable given position and low brightness, with no harm to amenity or safety.
Environment Policy 37
Relates to advertisements in conservation areas. The signage does not undermine the policy as it respects the area's historic and architectural interest through appropriate design and siting.
Time limit
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.
No intermittent lighting
The sign(s) hereby granted consent shall not be lit by an intermittent source. Reason: In the interests of amenity and/or public safety.
indicated that the application will be heard at their meeting 8/10/2025 although no updated comments have been received
