14 September 2012 · Council of Ministers
26, Victoria Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2le
The proposal involves forming a small outdoor seating area on the 3.5m wide pavement outside the Coffee Republic café at 26 Victoria Street, consisting of 4 tables (0.5m diameter) with 2 chairs each, enclosed by five 0.9m high removable advertising banners on stainless steel posts locked into floor sockets, occupying a…
Click a button above to find applications similar to this one.
See how this application compares to similar ones — policies, conditions, and outcomes side by side.
The inspector identified two main issues: effect on the Registered Building and Conservation Area, and pedestrian safety. For heritage, the seating would provide 'visual interest to this bland ground …
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect or enhance the fabric and setting of Registered Buildings. Assessed as satisfied as seating provides visual interest to bland ground floor without attachment or detriment to upper Victorian architecture.
Environment Policy 32
Protects Registered Buildings. No detrimental effect on fabric, setting or character.
Environment Policy 35
Within Conservation Areas, permits only development preserving or enhancing character. Seating enhances vibrant commercial street character without material harm.
Strategic Policy 10
New development should not adversely affect highway safety or pedestrian movement. 2.5m clear width adequate, no material adverse effect.
General Policy 2
Requires no adverse effect on road safety/traffic flows (h), or community safety (i). Satisfied due to ample pedestrian space and low obstruction risk.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the creation of an outside seating area in association with a cafe business at no 26 Victoria Street, Douglas, as shown on Drwg Nos 2011/46/05A and 2011/46/06A received on 29 May 2012.
no objection to the proposal
This development has no material impact on the highway
