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Isle of Man Government, Department of Environment, Food & Agriculture Bucks Road, Douglas, IM1 3PN T: 01624 685950 E: [email protected] Ref: DSFX1737706902952 The Town and Country Planning Act 1999 The Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 Application for Planning Approval Site Address Street Address * Marine Gardens No.4 and No.5 Address line 2 and Queens Gardens, Address line 3 Douglas Promenade Town/City * Douglas Postcode Local Authority District Local Authority District * Douglas Type of Application Please state the type of application: * (Choose one as appropriate) Full approval for operational development (e.g. involving building or engineering works) Type of Application Is this Application Retrospective? * No Applicant Address Is the applicant's address the same as the site address? * No Applicant Details 1 / 7
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Ref: DSFX1737706902952 Applicant Details Please provide the Applicant's Name and/or the applying Company Name. Name Title First name(s) Surname Company name Douglas City Council Street address * City Hall Address line 2 Ridgeway Street Address line 3 Town/City * Douglas Postcode IM99 1AD Telephone number * Mobile number Email * Applicants Interest Is the applicant the owner of the site? * Yes Agent Details Are you an agent acting on behalf of the applicant? * Yes Agent Details Please provide the Agent's name and/or Agency name. Name 2 / 7
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Ref: DSFX1737706902952 Agent Details Title Mr First name(s) Stephen Surname Halsall Agency name Douglas City Council Street address * Operational Service Centre Address line 2 Isle of Man Business Park Address line 3 Town/City * Braddan Postcode IM4 2QY Telephone number * Mobile number Email * Acknowledgement Correspondence Please specify whether the acknowledgement letter and Site Notice should be sent to the Agent or Applicant, who will be responsible for affixing the Site Notice at the site. The Acknowledgement letter and Site Notice should be sent to * Agent Description of the Proposed Development Please state clearly what you propose to do * The regeneration of three gardens located on Douglas Promenade: Marine Gardens No. 4, Marine Gardens No. 5, and Queens Gardens. These projects aim to enhance the usability, accessibility, and appeal of these spaces while respecting their historic significance and meeting the needs of our community. Further information can be found in the cover letter and documents that accompany this application. Please state the existing use of the site (e.g. residential, office, retail etc) * Public Open Space 3 / 7
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Ref: DSFX1737706902952 Description of the Proposed Development Please state the proposed use of the site * Public Open Space Is the Development within a Conservation Area * Yes Description of the Proposed Development Please note: If you answer Yes to the question below you MUST submit a completed Registered Building Consent Application. Does the development include any demolition? * No Description of the Proposed Development Does the proposed development create additional industrial, residential, retail or office floor space * No Description of the Proposed Development Is the application exempt from a fee under the current fees order? * Yes Description of the Proposed Development If Yes, please state the registered charity number or the Section of the current fees order under which you are exempt from paying a fee * Local Authority Proposed Works to a Registered Building Does the proposed development include any works to a Registered Building? * No Pedestrian and Vehicle Access, Roads and Rights of Way (this includes footpaths) Please note: If you answer Yes to any of the questions below, please ensure the site plan demonstrates the access created and that any visibility splays are clearly defined and to scale. Would the proposed development involve the creation of, or alteration to, a vehicular or pedestrian access to any public highway (this includes footpaths)? * Yes Have you consulted the Highway Services? * No 4 / 7
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Ref: DSFX1737706902952 Pedestrian and Vehicle Access, Roads and Rights of Way (this includes footpaths) Please confirm the existing number of parking spaces within the site 0 Please confirm the proposed number of parking spaces within the site 0 Site Levels Please note: If you answer Yes to this question please provide a drawing to clearly demonstrate the change in site levels, including spot levels and/or site sections. Does your proposal involve a change in site levels? * No New or Amended Services Please specify whether the proposal will result in new or amended services: Does the proposal require new or amended Gas, Electricity, Water or Telecommunication services? * No Drainage and Foul Sewage Please note: If a septic tank/Biodisc system is being proposed, please provide evidence of its location on the site plan and ensure that its placement is acceptable under the appropriate Building Regulations. See guidance notes on our website here. How will rainwater run off from roofs and paved surfaces, be disposed of? New gullies will be installed within gardens No.4 and No.5 to suit the new paving layout and replace the existing gullies and connect into pipe network. How will foul sewage from the proposed development be disposed of? N/A Trees and Hedges Please note: If you answer Yes to either of the questions below you MUST provide additional tree related information appropriate to the proposed development as detailed in the Guidance document, 'Trees and the planning process - Part 1' available on our website here. You must also provide details of any trees which are to be 'lopped' or 'felled' as a result of the proposal. Are there any trees on or within 15m of the proposed development site with a stem diameter of 75mm or more, measured at 1.5m above ground level? * Yes Are there any large shrubs or hedges on the proposed development site? * No Watercourse Proximity 5 / 7
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Ref: DSFX1737706902952 Watercourse Proximity Please note: If you answer Yes to the following question you are advised to contact the Department's Fisheries Directorate for further guidance. Is the proposed development within 9 metres of any watercourse (river, ditch or otherwise)? * No Is the development within an area of flood risk? * See guidance on our website here. Yes Pre-Application Advice Have you consulted the Department prior to making this submission? * Yes Pre-Application Advice Please state the Officer's name * Daniel Spencer and Paul Visigah Date of the consultation * 03/12/2024 Building Regulations Are you making a concurrent application for Building Regulations Approval? * No Further Information Please provide details of any supporting information uploaded with your application or other details that you would like the Planning Officer to take into account. The cover letter that accompanies this application gives further detail on the design of the gardens and also lists all the documents that are being submitted as part of this application. Due to the limit of upload size an additional email with the Design access Statement, and drawing SE05 Queen's gardens
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Ref: DSFX1737706902952 Declaration DEFA Environmental Protection Unit and Manx Utilities. Details under these applications are retained indefinitely in order to maintain the application register as required under the Town and Country Planning Act 1999. Contact detail will be removed 7 years after a decision becomes final. Full details of how and why DEFA P&BC processes your personal information are contained in our P&BC Privacy Notice available on our website. If you would like further information on how your personal information is processed and your rights please contact the Department's Data Protection Officer on 686781 or by email at [email protected]. Statement Should this application be unsupported by adequate and clear site maps and plans outlining all the works proposed, the Department retains the right to reject acceptance and return the application. Note: No works may be commenced until such time as: a) on your receipt of the planning Decision Notice the time period for requesting an appeal has expired and no such appeal has been requested, or b) any Appeal has been completed. ✓ To the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information given in this application is true, and the documents provided herewith are accurate Full Name * Stephen Halsall Capacity If submitting on behalf of a company, please clearly state your relationship. Projects Engineering Officer Date * 29/01/2025 Fee On submission of this form we shall validate your application and send a confirmation email to you (the applicant). This email will contain a link to our payment site for any payment(s) required to support your application. Failure to pay the correct amount (if applicable) will result in a delay, refer to the relevant fee table(s) for clarification. Where fee(s) are exempt please enter £0. See Relevant 'Fees Order' on our website here. Confirm the Application for Planning Approval fee payable. 0 Email confirmation On submission an email confirmation will be sent using the details below Forename Stephen Surname /Company Name * Halsall Email* Telephone 7 / 7
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