17 July 2014 · Council of Ministers
Little Fish, 31, North Quay, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 4ld
The site is a restaurant unit at 31 North Quay in Douglas, Isle of Man, with the proposal extending an existing approved outdoor seating area on the public highway footway in front of the property by 1m further towards the carriageway, from 3.175m to 4.175m projection over a 6.66m frontage width, providing two addition…
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The primary issues were the impact on the Douglas (North Quay) Conservation Area and highway/pedestrian safety. The inspector noted the area's existing character includes several similar outdoor seati…
General Policy 2
Requires development in line with zoning to respect site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale, not adversely affect townscape character, amenity, or road safety, and provide safe access. Officer and inspector assessed the extension as complying, as it respects the vibrant townscape with existing seating areas, leaves adequate 2.2m footway exceeding Highways' requirement, and has neutral safety impact due to low speeds near junction.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character/appearance, protecting special features. Assessed as compliant because the area has a 'vibrant, almost cosmopolitan feel' from night-time economy with multiple outdoor seating areas; extension adds to this success without negative impact, preserving character amid existing precedents.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of 4 years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval for extension of an outdoor seating area relates to the unnumbered 1:1250 scale location plan and to Drawing No. 13003_001, both stamped as received on 19 February 2014.
Minimum footway width
A minimum unobstructed width of footway of 2 metres shall be maintained at all times between the edge of the outdoor seating area and the edge of the part of the surface of North Quay which is used for the passage of vehicles.
do not oppose subject to condition for 2 metre unobstructed footpath
does not oppose the planning application
require 24 hours unrestricted access to cables in the public highway and will not be liable for any loss of income
