11 June 2025 · Planning Committee
25, South Quay, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 5ar
The site at 25 South Quay is a prominent brownfield plot in a mixed-use area of Douglas, recently cleared after demolition of an industrial unit, with a concreted surface and existing access. The proposal sought permission for a commercial electric vehicle charging station including twelve 5m x 3m charging bays under c…
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The officer assessed the proposal as incompatible with Mixed Use Proposal 7 of the Area Plan for the East 2020, which presumes in favour of comprehensive redevelopment for tourism, offices, food and d…
Town Centre - Mixed Use Proposal 7
Requires presumption in favour of comprehensive redevelopment of southern side of quay for tourism, offices, food/drink, leisure, reception venues, business hubs, or residential above ground floor. Officer assessed the EV charging station/car park use as not matching listed uses and likely to deter compliant development on this and neighbouring sites due to appearance and infrastructure investment.
Strategic Policy 1
Requires optimising use of previously developed land. Officer found the proposal would reduce likelihood of brownfield site being brought forward for appropriate development, conflicting with policy aims reinforced by Area Plan, CoM Action Plan, and Tynwald Select Committee Report prioritising brownfield over greenfield.
General Policy 2
Permits development in accordance with Area Plan zoning if it respects surroundings, does not harm townscape character or public views. Officer concluded proposal fails as it detrimentally affects visual amenities of prominent site and views to/from Conservation Area.
Environment Policy 36
Permits development outside but close to Conservation Area boundary only if no detrimental effect on important views in/out. Officer determined canopies, solar panels, and containers would harm such views from opposite North Quay Conservation Area.
No objection subject to conditions
Do not object but require demonstration of surface water drainage compliance
Do not object subject to condition on mitigations in submitted Flood Risk Assessment
