6 March 2014 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control
16, Victoria Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2lq
The proposal involves changing the vacant ground floor unit of a corner building in Douglas town centre from office use to a hot/cold food takeaway, with no external alterations and opening hours of 7am-5pm Monday-Saturday and 9am-4pm Sundays.
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The officer assessed the principle of the use as acceptable in an 'Area of Predominantly Shopping Use' with mixed shops, cafes, bars, offices, and restaurants, noting it would utilise a vacant unit an…
Strategic Policy 4
Requires protection/enhancement of conservation areas and no unacceptable pollution/disturbance. Officer found no harm to Conservation Area setting and minimal environmental impact from non-fried food and hours, satisfying the policy.
General Policy 2
Permits development in line with zoning if no adverse effects on townscape character or local amenities. Proposal fits shopping zone, causes no harm to character or offices nearby, thus compliant.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving/enhancing Conservation Areas. No external changes and active use of vacant unit considered to preserve character and positively impact vitality.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
The development hereby approved shall not be carried out except in full accordance with the following plans: Location Plan date stamped as being received 27th January 2014; Proposed Floor Plan date stamped as being received 27th January 2014.
Opening hours
The proposed cafe shall be used only between the hours of 0700hrs to 1700hrs Monday until Saturday and 0900hrs to 1600hrs on Sunday.
do not oppose
recommends condition restricting hours of operation
