**Document:** Decision Notice
**Application:** 25/91159/D — Erection of permanent non-illuminated sign to nature reserve entrance
**Decision:** Permitted
**Decision Date:** 2026-02-20
**Parish:** Malew
**Document Type:** decision / decision_notice
**Source:** https://planningportal.im/a/130587-malew-langness-road-derbyhaven-erection-signage/documents/1592133

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# Decision Notice

TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1999 The Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) Regulations 2013

In pursuance of powers granted under the above Act and Order the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture determined to APPROVE an application by Mr David Andrews, Ref 25/91159/D, for the Erection of permanent non-illuminated sign to nature reserve entrance at Langness Road Derbyhaven Isle Of Man IM9 1UA .

Any conditions or notes which apply to the approval are set out below. This approval is subject to compliance with any conditions listed and may not be implemented until it becomes final (see guidance notes).

- 1. 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.
- 2. In the event that the signage hereby approved is no longer required, the signage shall be removed within 6 months. Reason: to avoid the accumulation of unwarranted signage in the interest of visual amenity.

This decision relates to the following plans and drawings, date stamped received on 9th January 2026;

- o Drawing 01 - Site Plan
- o Drawing 02 - Location Plan
- o Drawing 03 - Sign Dimensions
- o Drawing 04 - Photo Mockup

This decision has been made for the following reasons(s) The proposal meets the tests of General Policy 7 and 8 and the general standards set out in The Control of Advertisements Regulations 2013.

Date of Issue: 20th February 2026

A MORGAN Interim Director of Planning and Building Control

Guidance Note This decision was made by a Principal Planner in accordance with the authority delegated to them. This decision refers only to that applied for under the Town and Country Planning Act 1999 and its subordinate legislation. A copy of the Officer’s report and any correspondence which informed the assessment and decision is available to view on the Government’s website (via https://pbc.gov.im/online-applications/)

Implementation The decision does not become final until either

-  Any appeal has been concluded; or
-  21 days have passed since the date on this notice and no appeal has been submitted

Development must progress in accordance with the plans approved under, and any conditions attached to this approval (irrespective of any changes that may separately be requested at the Building Control stage or by any other Statutory Authority). This approval does not remove the need to also comply with any other relevant legislation.

Any conditions requiring certain works, submissions etc. prior to commencement of development must be fulfilled prior to work starting on site. Failure to adhere to this approval and meet the requirements of all conditions may invalidate this approval or result in formal enforcement action.

Appeal Any appeal must be in writing and submitted to the Department within 21 days of the date of this Notice. The appeal must contain:

-  the grounds for making the appeal;
-  payment of the planning appeal fee (currently £355); and
-  if relevant, confirmation that the appellant wishes to have the appeal determined by means of an inquiry and payment of the additional inquiry fee (currently £130).

Failure to meet all of the relevant above requirements will mean that the appeal cannot be validated. An appeal form and more detailed guidance are available either from Planning & Building Control, Tel 685950, or from the Department’s website www.gov.im/planningappeal If this decision becomes final because there is no appeal, the Department’s public reference copy (counter copy) of the planning application (should one have been received) may be collected by the applicant or their agent from Murray House. Please note that if the counter copy of the application is not collected within thirty days following the last date on which a planning appeal can be made it will be destroyed without further notice.

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*Data sourced from the Isle of Man public planning register under the [Isle of Man Open Government Licence](https://www.gov.im/about-this-site/open-government-licence/).*
*Canonical page: https://planningportal.im/a/130587-malew-langness-road-derbyhaven-erection-signage/documents/1592133*