22 July 2024 · Delegated - Acting Head of Development Management (Abigail Morgan); issued by Director of Planning and Building Control (J Chance)
17, Wellington Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2as
The proposal involves converting the basement level of a multi-purpose building from a nightclub, vacant since 2020, to offices for a media company with 5 full-time employees, plus an auditorium/event space for presentations and after-work events up to 22:30.
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The officer assessed the change of use as appropriate for the town centre location zoned mixed-use on the Area Plan for the East (Douglas Central), complying with Strategic Policy 9 requiring office d…
Strategic Policy 1
Requires development to optimise use of redundant buildings and under-used land. The officer noted the basement vacant since 2020, supporting re-use for offices.
All new retail development (excepting neighbourhood shops and those instances identified in Business Policy 5) sited within the town and village centr
Requires new office development (except corporate HQs) in town/village centres on zoned land, considering Business Policies 7 and 8. The site is in Douglas town centre mixed-use zone, making office use suitable.
Business Policy 7
New office floorspace should be in town/village centres on zoned land; exceptionally elsewhere for HQs or historic buildings. Officer confirmed compliance as site is zoned mixed-use in town centre.
General Policy 2
Permits development matching Area Plan zoning if no adverse effects on character, amenity, highways, access, or adjoining land. Proposal found acceptable: no external changes, no residential amenity impact, sustainable location.
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 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
