5 February 2016 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Jennifer Chance)
20, Victoria Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2le
The proposal involved creating an outdoor seating area along Victoria Street with 4 tables and 16 chairs, covered by three retractable black canvas awnings (each 4.3m wide extending 2.0m out, with 2.3m headroom) supported by aluminium frames, plus three infrared patio heaters beneath.
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The officer assessed whether the development would detrimentally affect the character of the Registered Building (RB223) of special architectural or historic interest, whether it would preserve or enh…
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect or enhance the fabric and setting of Registered Buildings and Conservation Areas. The officer found the proposal complies as the modest awning has no undue impact and enhances character.
General Policy 2
Permits development respecting site/surroundings in scale/form/design, not adversely affecting townscape, amenity, highway safety or pedestrian access. Assessed compliant due to street scene fit, 3m footway, and amendments addressing safety.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits alterations detrimentally affecting a Registered Building's special character. The removable fascia, repainting, and retractable awnings were minor and non-detrimental to Art Deco features.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. Awning judged to enhance due to matching adjacent features and positive overall impact.
Transport Policy 6 - Equal weight for vehicles and pedestrians
Gives equal weight to pedestrian needs. Satisfied by 2.3m awning height and 3m unobstructed footway.
Time limit
The works hereby granted registered building consent shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this consent. Reason: To comply with paragraph 2(2)(a) of schedule 3 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented registered building consents. This approval relates to drawing reference numbers 15/2481/10C date stamped as received 21/01/2016
no objection to the application
do not object and recommend approval following discussions on site and amended drawings
Douglas Borough Council, via Building Control Manager, states no objection to multiple planning applications including 15/01155/CON.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objection to the proposals.; It should be noted that the above comments are made in relation to the Town and Country Planning Acts and does not imply approval or consent under any other relevant enactment, byelaw, order or regulation.
