23 February 2017 · Planning Committee
Part Of Summerland Site, King Edward Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 2pa
The Department of Infrastructure sought permission to erect a utilitarian temporary building (92.5m wide, 11.6-16.8m deep, 6.2m ridge height) resembling an industrial/agricultural shed with profiled plastisol sheeting walls, natural grey fibre cement roof, on the flat, vacant former Summerland site adjacent to the Manx…
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The officer accepted the principle of the temporary use on the long-vacant Summerland site as there were no current redevelopment permissions and it was the only available short-term location adjacent…
Strategic Policy 4
Requires protection/enhancement of Conservation Areas. Officer noted duty to assess impact on CA character; temporary nature exceptionally justified despite non-enhancement to sustain Horse Tramway (CA feature).
General Policy 2
Permits zoned development if respecting site/surroundings, not harming townscape/amenity/highways. Building design/scale poor for permanence but acceptable temporarily on vacant tourism site with minimal impacts; complies overall.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving/enhancing CA character. Utilitarian shed would not if permanent but short-term 'stop-gap' mitigates as it enables continuation of unique Horse Tramway vital to CA per Character Appraisal.
Transport Policy 3
New development must not compromise rail routes as tourism facilities. Supported Horse Tramway continuity.
Transport Policy 4
Highways must accommodate development traffic safely. Highway Services confirmed no objection due to minimal movements and good visibility.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Assess impact on CA character/setting/views. Temporary visual impact accepted to protect Horse Tramway contribution to CA.
Colour scheme
The external walls, doors, sliding doors and roller shutter doors on the new building must be a dark green/olive green colour all being retained thereafter. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area.
Temporary time limit and removal
The building hereby approved shall be removed from the site and the land returned to its previous appearance within four years of the date of this notice. In the event that the building is no longer used or required for the operation of the Horse Tramway before the four year permission expires then the building shall be removed and the ground restored to its former condition. Reason: The building has been exceptionally approved solely to meet the short term needs of the Horse Tramway and its subsequent retention would result in an unwarranted intrusion in the Conservation Area. Furthermore, the building has been sought for a temporary basis and has been assessed and approved as such.
Parking provision
The proposed parking layout as shown on drawing 1613-002 is required to be provided prior to the occupation of the building hereby approved. Reason: To ensure adequate off street parking is provided on site.
no objection on temporary basis; good visibility, minimal staff traffic, combines facilities reducing horse walking on highway, no significant increase near existing facilities
Supports to continue unique Horse Tramway; temporary facility helps short-term; enhances visitor experience vs current stables; improves vacant site; no alternative on Promenade
Douglas Borough Council supports the temporary horse tram facility application due to its tourism benefits and temporary nature. Department of Infrastructure Highways Division does not oppose subject to the temporary basis.
Douglas Borough Council
Supportthe Council would support this application; The support for the application is based upon the building being in place for a period of not more than five years; Tourism is important to both the economy of Douglas and the Island
Department of Infrastructure Highways Division
Conditional No ObjectionHighway Services does not oppose this application on a temporary basis; Do not oppose with condition/comment; DNOC on 06/01/17
Conditions requested: on a temporary basis
