14 October 2020 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Falcon Hotel Apartments, Loch Promenade, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2na
The proposal involves installing two single-phase 7kW electric vehicle charge points, similar in size and appearance to lighting bollards, within new footpaths along the western side of Loch Promenade to avoid obstructing pedestrians.
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The officer considered the principle of the development acceptable as it supports the IOM Action Plan for Net Zero Emissions by 2050, promoting replacement of fossil fuel vehicles with electric vehicl…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affect Conservation Area character, highway safety, or amenities; and support sustainability. Officer assessed the charge points as compliant due to minimal visual impact similar to bollards, no highway issues, and alignment with sustainability aims.
Environment Policy 35
Requires development in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character and appearance. Officer noted the charge points do not fully preserve or enhance but have impact similar to existing street furniture like lighting columns, with no significant adverse effect, and benefits outweigh minor visual impact.
Transport Policy 4
Requires highways to accommodate development traffic and pedestrians safely. Assessed as compliant based on no objection from Highway Services.
Transport Policy 6 - Equal weight for vehicles and pedestrians
Gives equal weight to pedestrians in design. Positioning in footpath edge avoids obstruction to pedestrians, prams, wheelchairs, confirmed by Highway Services.
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 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Removal if disused
The electric vehicle charge points hereby approved shall be removed and the ground restored to its former condition in the event that they are no longer used for a period of 12 months or required for the charging of vehicles. Reason: In the interests of visual amenities of the Conservation Area and street scene.
Colour scheme approval
Prior to the commencement of the development a colour scheme of the charging points hereby approval shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Department and this approved scheme, shall be complete in full and retained thereafter. Reason: In the visual interest of the character and quality of the Conservation Area.
do not object
no objection
Given their size I have no objection in principle, would be useful to know the decision around colour and how this relates to the colour of all the other street furniture.
All consultees (DEFA Conservation Officer, Douglas Borough Council, and DOI Highways Division) raised no objections to the installation of electric vehicle charge points, with minor comments on colour matching and clarification on single vs three-phase units.
DEFA Conservation Officer
No ObjectionGiven their size I have no objection in principle, would be useful to know the decision around colour and how this relates to the colour of all the other street furniture
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; The Council has written for additional information in relation to the above regarding clarity on the type of unit that will be installed. This is specific to whether the charging units are single phase or three phase.; Although this may not be a material planning concern it could be viewed as being more beneficial to have three phase if possible as this could potentially reduce the charging times for vehicles
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose
