11 October 2024 · Acting Head of Development Management (Abigail Morgan)
Sea Terminal, Victoria Pier, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2bx
The proposal involves a temporary tent structure made of metal frame with fabric covering, white UPVC cladding on the west elevation, and UPVC windows on the east, measuring 20.46m long by 10.122m wide, with eaves at 4.16m and ridge at 7.5m, plus marked access lanes and signage within the secure Douglas Outer Harbour a…
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The officer assessed the principle of development as acceptable because the tent facilitates necessary customs and search facilities for port arrivals, enhanced post-Brexit, within the Maritime Gatewa…
Strategic Policy 1
Prioritises development in Douglas; the proposal supports port operations at a key site in Douglas Harbour, a principal location.
Strategic Policy 6 - Major employment-generating development
Protects and enhances principal Island gateways; the customs facility improves operations at Douglas Harbour gateway.
General Policy 2
General development considerations including design and visual impact; structure acceptable as not unduly intrusive in harbour context.
Environment Policy 36
Development adjacent to Conservation Areas; no detriment to adjacent Conservation Area setting.
Environment Policy 42 - character and need to adhere to local distinctiveness
Designed to respect locality character; tent reads within working port function.
Transport Policy 13
Development in harbours; supports necessary port infrastructure.
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.
Structure maintenance and removal
The customs and search bay structure hereby approved shall be maintained to a high standard of visual appearance, including remaining weathertight and watertight at all times. If at any point the structure becomes damaged, ripped or torn, works must be undertaken to repair the structure within 1 week of such damage having occurred. Should the structure become damaged or structurally unsound beyond reasonable repair, it must be replaced with an identical structure within 4 weeks of such damage/structural deficiency having occurred. Should the need for the structure no longer remain in accordance with its approved purpose, it shall be dismantled and removed from the site immediately. Reason: In the interests of visual amenity and to safeguard the character and appearance of the wider locality.
No objection
No significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking as any lost parking spaces for the new customs shed can be relocated elsewhere in the yard
Highway Services HDC and Douglas Borough Council both confirm no significant negative highway impacts or objections to application 24/91024/B.
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking as any lost parking spaces for the new customs shed can be relocated elsewhere in the yard.; Highway Services HDC does not oppose (DNO) the following applications.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; 24/91024/B Erection of tent, access lanes and signage on circus beach to facilitate a purpose-built customs area with search bays. Sea Terminal Victoria Pier Douglas Isle Of Man IM1 2BX
