26 August 2025 · Planning Committee
Store, Onchan Park, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 1hp
The proposal involves erecting a black foam PVC sign board, printed with full colour UV inks, measuring 0.8m high by 2m wide and 5mm thick, displaying 'The Meadow, est 2021' on a building within the Onchan Pleasure Park complex, specifically the curtilage of a dance studio/soft play area.
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The officer assessed the proposal solely under The Control of Advertisements Regulations 2013, which limit considerations to amenity (general characteristics of the area, features of historic/architec…
General Policy 6
General Policy 6 sets expectations for the display of external advertisements. The officer found the sign's design, siting, size, and scale acceptable as non-illuminated and appropriately related to the site, complying without visual clutter or intrusion in the park setting.
General Policy 7
General Policy 7 requires advertisements to relate to the site they are on. The sign for 'The Meadow' was assessed as directly relating to the dance studio/soft play use, with no issues raised.
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 sets general development standards. It was referenced alongside advertisement policies but not detailed further; the proposal met overall standards for amenity and safety.
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 illumination
There shall be no internal or external illumination of the signage hereby approved. Reason: for the avoidance of doubt and in the interest of the Dark Skies Area as stated within the Area Plan for the East.
Removal if no longer required
In the event that the signage hereby approved is no longer required, the signage and any associated supports shall be removed within 6 months and the building restored to its former condition. Reason: to avoid the accumulation of unwarranted structures in the interest of visual amenity.
