3 June 2020 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Part Of Summerland Site, King Edward Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 2pa
The proposal is for a temporary utilitarian marquee building measuring 20.4m wide, 10.1m deep and 7.4m ridge height, erected retrospectively for storage of tramcars while a permanent replacement Horse Tram Depot is constructed nearby.
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The officer assessed whether extending the marquee for a further year was acceptable, noting the original expiry was due to circumstances 'clearly outside their control' (coronavirus delaying removal …
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in scale/form, avoid amenity harm, and comply with Area Plan zoning. Officer found the temporary marquee acceptable short-term on vacant tourism-designated land adjacent to railway, with no adverse impacts on amenity, highways, or character given specific tram storage need.
Environment Policy 22
Prohibits development causing unacceptable pollution/noise/odour/light. Previous objections on smells/vermin addressed by applicant details on ventilation, daily cleaning, and waste removal; other legislation (Public Health Act) provides protection; no ongoing concerns raised.
Environment Policy 35
Requires Conservation Area development to preserve/enhance character. Utilitarian marquee 'not of acceptable architectural qualities' and would fail if permanent, but short-term use (1 year extension) justified as 'stop-gap' to maintain horse trams, which contribute to CA character.
Strategic Policy 4
Protects heritage/landscape/conservation from harmful development/pollution. Site in Tourism zone adjacent to Railway Purposes; temporary proposal protects tram service heritage without environmental harm.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Requires consideration of impact on CA character/setting/views. Temporary visual impact on streetscene/promenade views outweighed by benefit to horse tram operations, a key CA feature.
Temporary time limit for removal
The building and use hereby approved shall be discontinued and the land restored to its former condition (including removal of all buildings/structures) before the 1st June 2021. Reason: The development has only been found to be acceptable on a short term basis because it meets a specific need.
no objection (11.05.2020)
no objection (27.04.2020)
Douglas Borough Council and DOI Highways Division both have no objections to application 20/00399/B.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has considered the applications published on the 24th April 2020 and can confirm we have no objections to the applications listed below.; PA 20/00399/B - Erection of temporary marquee for storage of tramcars with extension of existing tram tracks into associated structure (retrospective)
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on 11.05.2020; Conditions (if any) DNO
