14 September 2012 · Council of Ministers (accepted recommendation of Independent Inspector Ruth MacKenzie)
26, Victoria Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2le
The proposal involved creating an outdoor seating area for a café (Coffee Republic) at 26 Victoria Street, Douglas, using 4 small tables (0.5m diameter) with 2 chairs each, enclosed by five removable 0.9m high advertising banners on stainless steel posts locked into pavement sockets, occupying a 1m strip adjacent to th…
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The inspector identified two main issues: effect on the Registered Building and Conservation Area, and pedestrian safety. For heritage, the seating area would provide 'visual interest to this bland gr…
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect/enhance fabric/setting of Registered Buildings. Assessed as satisfied as seating not attached to building, no detriment to fabric/setting/character of ornate Victorian upper storeys.
Environment Policy 32
Protects Registered Buildings. Inspector found no detrimental effect on fabric, setting, character.
Environment Policy 35
Permits in Conservation Areas only development preserving/enhancing character. Seating enhances vibrant commercial street character without material harm.
Strategic Policy 10
Requires design not adversely affecting highway/pedestrian safety. 2.5m clear width ample, no material highway impact.
General Policy 2
Requires no adverse effect on road safety/traffic flows, amenity, pedestrian access. Satisfied by retained pavement space and taxi bay adjacency.
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
