8 February 2016 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (Michael Gallagher)
Sousa House (Formally Barclays House), Victoria Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2le
The proposal involves erecting a steel-framed cycle shelter measuring 4.1m wide, 2.128m deep and 2.1m high with a curved polycarbonate roof in the staff car park at the rear of Barclays House, a modern office building on a prominent corner site in Douglas.
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The main issue was the impact on the adjacent Douglas (Athol Street/Victoria Street) Conservation Area, as the site is in a Predominantly Offices area per the Douglas Local Plan.
Environment Policy 36
Policy ENV36 states: 'Where development is proposed outside of, but close, the boundary of a Conservation Area, this will only be permitted where it will not detrimentally affect important views into and out of the Conservation Area'. The officer tested the cycle shelter's position along Nelson Street against this, noting its backdrop of car park and M&S rear does not harm key views framed by existing buildings, despite the host modern building's negative character impact.
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.
do not oppose the proposal; satisfied with the location as it appears to be protected on three sides by barriers leaving only the side facing into the car park open. Cyclists should have good visibility and be visible to approaching cars using the car park
raised no objection
Highway Services and Douglas Borough Council both confirmed no objection to the erection of a cycle shelter within the rear car park at Barclays House.
Highway Services Division
No ObjectionI am satisfied with the location as it appears to be protected on three sides by barriers leaving only the side facing into the car park open. Cyclists should have good visibility and be visible to approaching cars using the car park.
Highway Services Division
No ObjectionHighway Services Comment made: Do not oppose; DNO on 7.12.15
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objection to the proposals.
