5 February 2020 · Delegated - Principal Planner Sarah Corlett
Peter Luis, 9-11, Duke Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2bb
The site is a four-storey semi-detached commercial property at the corner of Duke Street (pedestrianized) and Lord Street in Douglas, within the Athol Street and Victoria Street Conservation Area and designated for predominantly retail use.
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The officer assessed the proposal against General Policy 2, finding it complies as the change of use remains within the Predominantly Retail Use designation and respects the site and surroundings in s…
General Policy 2
Requires development in accordance with zoning and other policies, respecting site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affecting character, amenity, or adjoining land use. Officer found proposal complies as change of use fits retail zoning, respects commercial surroundings, and provides satisfactory amenity with no harm to character.
Environment Policy 22
Prohibits development unacceptably harming amenity via emissions, odour, noise, or pollution. Assessed flue's noise/smell against nearby residences; accepted in busy commercial area but conditioned to restrict nighttime use to avoid harm.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. Flue at rear not visible from public streets, no front changes, positioned to minimise impact; thus preserves character with no harm.
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.
Flue operation hours
The ventilation and flue system should not be used between 11 pm and 7 am on any day. Reason: to limit any potential impact on the living conditions of the residents nearby.
no objection
do not oppose the application
Douglas Corporation has no objections to the application. Department of Infrastructure Highways Division does not oppose the application.
Douglas Corporation
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on 18.12.19
