Officer Planning Report
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Officer's Report
Site
The application site is No's 58-60 Strand Street, which is a public house. The area is zoned as predominantly shopping within the Douglas Local Plan. The site is not located within a Conservation Area.
Proposed Development
This application is seeking permission for the installation of a replacement front fascia and entrance doors and of new lighting and retractable awning.
Planning Status And Relevant Policies
Within the adopted Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007, the following policies are considered to be relevant in the determination of this application: General Policy 2
Planning History
There have been a number of applications on the site, which are considered to be relevant:
87/01314/B - Amalgamation of premises to form cafe/bar with manager's accommodation above New Strand Inn, Legs of Man Hotel & New Strand Inn, Strand Street, Douglas – permitted
98/00275 – Alterations to Public House – refused 98/00764/B – Alterations to Public House – withdrawn 98/01364/B – Alterations to ground floor facade – withdrawn 98/01481/D – Erection of advertising signage – permitted 02/01117/B – Installation of larger replacement windows with cill lowered to floor level and railings at lower level, Ground Floor – permitted 05/00600/D – Installation of a internally illuminated fascia and projecting sign – permitted
Representations
Douglas Corporation do not oppose the application
The Highways Division of the Department of Infrastructure do not oppose the application.
Assessment
The application site is located in the central shopping area of Douglas. The site is not located within a Conservation Area. The proposed alterations will overall reduce the amount of advertisements on the building and will give the front a more modern appearance. The proposed works will not adversely affect the visual amenities of the area.
The Highways Division did not object to the application; however, they commented that the awning should provide a 2.3m clearance above the footway. The plans have been amended to comply with this requirement.
Recommendation
It is recommended that planning permission be granted subject to conditions.
Party Status
The local authority are, by virtue of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005, paragraph 6 (5) (c) and (d), considered "interested persons" and as such should be afforded party status.
The Highways Division is part of the Department of Infrastructure of which the planning authority is part of. As such, the Highways Division cannot be afforded party status in this instance.
Recommendation
Recommended Decision: Permitted
Date of Recommendation: 15.08.2011
Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal
C : Conditions for approval N : Notes attached to conditions R : Reasons for refusal
- : Notes attached to refusals
C 1.
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
C 2.
This permission relates to the installation of replacement front fascia and entrance doors, and of new lighting and retractable awning as shown in drawing numbers 201, 202 203, 204 and location plan date stamped 23rd May 2011, drawing number 202 Rev A date stamped 4th July 2011.
I confirm that this decision accords with the appropriate Government Circular delegating functions to Director of Planning and Building Control / Development Control Manager.
Decision Made : Permitted Date : 22 August 2011
Signed : _________________________ Michael Gallagher Director of Planning and Building-Control Delete as appropriate
Signed : _________________________ Jennifer Chance Development Control Manager
