4 February 2020 · Delegated - Principal Planner Chris Balmer
65, Strand Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2en
The proposal seeks to update the existing Costa Coffee shop front on the busy Strand Street shopping thoroughfare in Douglas town centre. Key changes include repainting elements to retain red bordering but switching columns to 'Costa grey', replacing the fascia with a thinner aluminium version in the same colour and wi…
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The key considerations were the visual impacts on the shop unit and street scene. The existing shop front retains a traditional style, but Strand Street features an eclectic mix of contemporary, moder…
General Policy 2
Requires development in shopping zones to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affect townscape character or local amenity. Officer found proposal compliant as it fits the eclectic street mix, enhances retail without harm outside conservation area.
General Policy 6
Permits advertisements in towns if high design standard, in keeping with area, no highway hazard. New illuminated signage and decals assessed as well-related to building and street, supporting approval.
General Policy 7
Restricts off-site advertisements. Proposal signage is on-site only, so compliant; external A-frame noted as non-planning matter for Douglas Borough Council.
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 objection to the application (19/12/2019)
Both Douglas Corporation and DOI Highways Division have no objections to application 19/01341/B for installation of replacement shop front at 65 Strand Street, Douglas.
Douglas Corporation
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on 18.12.19
