8 August 2023 · Planning Committee
Skate Park, Marine Parade, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1pn
The site is a level astro-turfed open space on Peel Promenade adjacent to a skate park, proposed for temporary use as a pop-up lounge bar with 16 cabanas (2.4m x 2.4m x 3m), 32 deck chairs, a mobile DJ booth, two bars under marquees (6m x 3m and two 3m x 3m), and 6 temporary toilet blocks.
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The officer assessed the proposal as appropriate on a temporary basis within Peel's settlement boundary and tourist-zoned area, presuming in favour under Spatial Policy 2 as a service centre, provided…
Strategic Policy 2 - Priority for new development to identified towns and villages
Peel is a named service centre, creating a general presumption in favour of development within the settlement boundary provided no adverse impacts. The temporary pop-up bar was assessed as compliant given its location in a tourist-zoned area.
General Policy 2
Covers general development considerations including visual impact (GP2b), neighbouring amenity (GP2g), highway safety (GP2 h&i). Temporary structures not out of keeping, no adverse amenity or highways harm with conditions.
Environment Policy 22
Protection of wider environment and properties through nuisances. Noise concerns addressed via operating hours conditions to protect residential amenities.
Recreation Policy 2
Restricts loss of open space or recreation facility unless (b) community gain with no significant unacceptable effect on character or amenity. Temporary loss allowed due to short duration and public benefit as premium lounge experience.
Temporary structures and operation limited to August 2023-2024 with restoration
Any temporary building/s and pre-erected tents hereby approved on this site shall not be in situ before the last week of July and shall be removed from the site by the first week of September. The use hereby approved shall only operate during the month of August in any year for 2023 and 2024. The site shall be restored to its former condition within 5 days of the temporary building/s being removed.
Live/amplified music hours
Live/amplified music shall only be played in accordance with the opening times listed below; Monday 1600hrs to 2200hrs, Tuesday 1600hrs to 2200hrs, Wednesday 1600hrs to 2200hrs, Thursday 1600hrs to 2200hrs, Friday 1600hrs to 2200hrs, Saturday 1200hrs (noon) to 2200hrs, Sunday 1200hrs (noon) to 2200hrs.
Approved plans
The application must only be carried out in accordance with the coloured site plan, received and dated 31 May 2023.
Customer service and presence hours
No customers shall be served or remain on site outside the following hours; Monday 1600hrs to 2200hrs, Tuesday 1600hrs to 2200hrs, Wednesday 1600hrs to 2200hrs, Thursday 1600hrs to 2200hrs, Friday 1600hrs to 2200hrs, Saturday 1200hrs (noon) to 2200hrs, Sunday 1200hrs (noon) to 2200hrs.
Letter of support 'in principle' dated 28 April 2023, offering assistance for statutory approvals and licenses
No objection (14.06.23); no significant negative impact on highway safety, network functionality, parking, or amenity; noted Commissioners' parking offer and requested temporary restrictions
Do not object (14/06/23)
Highway Services HDC does not oppose the application subject to confirmation of offered parking spaces and appropriate temporary restrictions; multiple public representations raise concerns about noise, parking, loss of public amenity space, and dog access while some support the proposal conditional on retaining dog-friendly access.
Key concern: Commissioners have offered parking space and this should be confirmed
Highway Services HDC
Conditional No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking on Planning being satisfied on the existing and proposed parking arrangements and impact on amenity.; It is noted that the Commissioners have offered parking space and this should be confirmed.; Appropriate temporary restrictions are requested to apply.
Conditions requested: Appropriate temporary restrictions are requested to apply
