13 February 2019 · Planning Committee
Part Of Summerland Site, King Edward Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 2pa
The application sought permission for a temporary compound beneath the derelict Summerland site on King Edward Road, Douglas, within the Douglas Promenade Conservation Area. The compound would feature five port-a-cabins, areas for material storage on pallets, and vehicle parking, using existing hardstanding and access,…
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The proposal was assessed as a departure from the Tourist Accommodation and Leisure zoning but acceptable temporarily because the site is vacant hardstanding unused for over a decade, and the low-dens…
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect/enhance heritage including Conservation Areas, landscape, nature conservation, and avoid environmental pollution. Officer assessed the temporary use as compliant short-term, with no unacceptable impacts due to restoration requirement.
General Policy 2
Permits development in zoning that respects site/surroundings in siting/scale/design, avoids harm to townscape/amenity/traffic. Proposal found to meet criteria given temporary low-impact nature on vacant site.
Environment Policy 35
Within Conservation Areas, permits only development preserving/enhancing character. Permanent use would fail this, but temporary 2-year period tied to specific project accepted as pragmatic, not harming special features long-term.
Transport Policy 3
New development near rail routes must not compromise tourism/leisure/public transport use. No issues identified with proximity to Manx Electric Railway Depot.
Environment Policy 22
Prohibits development causing unacceptable pollution, emissions, noise etc. No concerns raised given operational hours and low vehicle movements.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Impact on Conservation Area character a material consideration, including settings/views. Temporary nature outweighed visual concerns that would apply to permanent use.
Time limit and restoration
The use hereby approved shall be for a limited period of 2 years (104 weeks) from the date of this approval and on (or before) the expiry of this approval the use shall be discontinued and the land restored to its former condition.
do not object
Douglas Borough Council has no objections to the application. Highway Services does not oppose the application (DNO) due to low vehicle movements and sufficient parking.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections to the listed applications.
Highway Services
No ObjectionHighway Services does not oppose the application.; Recommendation: DNO; The proposals should therefore not create any new highway issues.
