20 February 1996 · Delegated - Planning Officer
Isle Of Man Government, Manx Industrial Relations Service, Imperial Buildings, Bath Place, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2by
The proposal seeks approval in principle for a mixed-use development comprising 2 to 4 storeys of office space, ground floor workshops linked to shipping or harbour operations, and a semi-basement car park on a site in central Douglas.
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The delegated decision checklist confirms the proposed development is not inconsistent with the existing Development Plan.
Use restriction
The proposed building may be used for office purposes and, at ground floor level, for workshop purposes in connexion with shipping or harbour operations.
Time limit for approval in principle
This permission shall be deemed to be an approval in principle for a period of FOUR years only and shall not permit any development works prior to the approval of detailed information by the Committee.
Reserved matters
Details of siting, design, external appearance, internal layout, means of access and landscaping (hereinafter called "the reserved matters") must be included in a single detailed planning application.
No access to harbour marshalling area
There must be no direct access, other than for fire escape purposes, on to the Harbour marshalling area (notated as "long-term car-park" on drawing no. 95/1637/01).
No approval for tugmaster facility siting
No approval is hereby implied to the exact siting of the tugmaster facility as indicated on drawing no. 95/1637/01.
Access restrictions
The principal vehicular access to the site must be from Bath Place; the workshop may be served from the harbour-side, and there may be a "prestige" entrance for occasional use only from Parade Street.
Parking provision
Parking provision must be made on-site at a ratio of 1 space/50 sq.m of nett office floor space, and also such that all vehicles attracted by the workshop use are accommodated within the site.
Services underground
All new services must be laid underground.
Electricity consultation
The Manx Electricity Authority must be consulted during the preparation of detailed plans to ensure that an adequate supply of electricity can be made available to serve this development; the provision of a sub-station will be required.
No objection subject to conditions on access, no direct access to harbour marshalling area except fire escape, principal access from Bath Place, parking per Douglas Local Plan.
No objections to the proposals.
No objection in principle - applicant should consult on fire access and safety for detailed plans.
Support the idea in principle as conforming with Douglas 2000, sketch scheme appropriate for gateway site.
Multiple consultees including heritage groups, highways, local authority, fire brigade, and disabled access body provided responses to the approval in principle application, generally supporting or raising no objection with conditions related to historical preservation, access restrictions, and fire safety.
Key concern: safeguarding historical features including milestone, suspension bridge foundations, and octagonal building
SPMCE Preservation Society
SupportThis proposal would appear to conform with the general ideas promoted for this area by Douglas 2000 and we support the idea in principle.; Any approval given should contain appropriate conditions seeking to safeguard these historical features and in the case of the latter a Sec. 18 Agreement securing its renovation.
Conditions requested: appropriate conditions seeking to safeguard these historical features; Sec. 18 Agreement securing renovation of the octagonal building
Department of Transport
Conditional No ObjectionThe Department do not oppose the application but wish any approvals granted to reflect the following; It is with the exact positioning of the facility, as shown on Drawing No 95/1637/01, which the Department are opposed to.
Conditions requested: No direct access, other than for five escape purposes onto the Harbours marshalling area, notated as "long term car park" on plan No 95/1637/01; No approval to be granted for any vehicular access, other than except for Harbour related industry, from the Harbour side of the site or the Parade without the express approval of the Department of Transport.; No approval granted to the position of the Tugmaster stabling facility as shown on plan No 95/1637; Vehicular car parking to be provided for aspects of development, both office and industrial related to the provisions laid down in the Douglas local plan (Central Area) adopted by Tynwald 17th January 1989.
Borough of Douglas Technical Services Department
No ObjectionThis Authority has no objections to the proposals.
Isle of Man Victorian Society
No Commentany comment on the design of the proposed building will be reserved until such time as a detailed planning application is made.; regard should be had to the existence of the wall in any detailed scheme.
Manx Foundation for Disabled People
I would be grateful if you would ensure that the above planning applications meet with the design standards necessary to allow access, toilet facilities, etc., for disabled people.
Conditions requested: ensure that the planning applications meet with the design standards necessary to allow access, toilet facilities, etc., for disabled people
Fire Brigade
No ObjectionNo objection in principle - applicant should be advised to consult Fire Prevention Department prior to detailed submission with regard to excess fire appliances and all matters relating to fire safety
Conditions requested: applicant should be advised to consult Fire Prevention Department prior to detailed submission with regard to excess fire appliances and all matters relating to fire safety
