12 April 2016 · Delegated - Interim Director of Planning and Building Control (Jennifer Chance)
Shake Lounge, Unit 1, Falcon Building, Marina Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2he
The proposal involves changing a ground floor retail unit in the Falcon Hotel Building, located on the corner of Senna Slip and Marina Road in Douglas town centre, from a shop to a café serving milkshakes, hot drinks, and light snacks with around 20 seats.
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The officer assessed the principle of the café/takeaway use in a Predominantly Tourism zoned area, noting that while the zoning traditionally means accommodation and entertainment, the existing retail…
General Policy 2
Requires development in accordance with land-use zoning that does not adversely affect townscape character or local amenity. The officer found the café use appropriate despite zoning for tourism, as it supports town centre viability and nearby similar uses exist, with no adverse impacts when hours are conditioned.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. No physical changes proposed, so no impact on visual amenities of the Douglas Promenades Conservation Area.
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 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Opening hours
No customers shall be served or remain in the building outside the following hours 08.00 - 20.00. Reason: In the interests of public amenity.
no objection to the proposal
do not oppose the proposal
Police Architectural Liaison Officer raised concerns about crime risks from takeaway operations and requested specific trading hours as a condition; Highways Division and Douglas Borough Council Building Control had no objections.
Key concern: takeaway premises acting as 'honey pots' increasing opportunities for crime and anti-social behaviour
Police Constable 22 Robert Midghall Architectural Liaison Officer
Conditional No ObjectionResearch has shown that takeaway type premises act as 'honey pots.'; I would therefore strongly recommend that the trading hours are controlled
Conditions requested: Opening times of the Business have been included on the main application, I request that these be made apart of a condition to planning approval. Monday - Saturday 8am until 6pm, Sunday No hours stated suggesting they are closed
Douglas Borough Council Building Control
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objection to the proposals.
Department of Infrastructure Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose
Police Constable 22 Robert Midghall Architectural Liaison Officer
Conditional No ObjectionI have read over the comments made and have no issues with these proposed hours of trading for the Shake Lounge.
Conditions requested: Revised hours of opening from the applicant as below, I respectfully request that these be made a part of a condition to planning approval. Monday - Saturday 8am until 8pm, Sunday - 11am until 6 pm
