13 December 2018 · Delegated - Principal Planner Sarah Corlett
Club House, Peel Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 2ra
The proposal involves adding a lightweight glazed canopy to the front elevation external terrace of the single-storey modern clubhouse at Douglas RUFC, located on playing fields north-east of Quarterbridge along Peel Road. The canopy is designed to cover an existing terrace without losing usable public open space.
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The officer assessed the proposal against Recreation Policy 2 and General Policy 2, focusing on impacts to character, appearance, street scene, and public open space.
Recreation Policy 2
Requires no adverse effect or loss of open space or recreation facilities of community value unless alternative provision is made or there is overall community gain without significant impact. The officer assessed that the canopy over the existing terrace results in no loss of usable public open space, raising no concerns.
General Policy 2
Permits development in accordance with zoning if it respects site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; does not harm character, amenity, highways, or open space. The officer confirmed the proposal respects the modern clubhouse and has minimal visual impact from public views, providing satisfactory amenity without adverse effects.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with article 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
no highway implications
do not oppose
Douglas Borough Council has no objections to application 18/01145/B among several listed applications.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections to the listed applications.; It should be noted that the comments are made in relation to the Town and Country Planning Acts and does not imply approval or consent under any other relevant enactment, byelaw, order or regulation.
