6 November 2012 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer (Anthony Holmes)
24, Derby Square, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3ls
The application sought retrospective planning approval to change the use of linked single-storey buildings at the north-eastern corner of Derby Square from a commercial workshop (previously a kitchen and bathroom showroom) to a martial arts/boxing gym operating evenings on weekdays and mornings on Saturdays with one st…
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The officer noted the proposal involves solely a change of use with no external alterations, resulting in no visual impacts and preserving the character and appearance of the Windsor Road Conservation…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affect amenity of residents, road safety, traffic flows; provide adequate parking. Officer assessed the change of use as compliant due to no external changes, on-site parking, limited hours/scale, and less intensive nature than prior use, with no adverse amenity or highways impacts.
Environment Policy 35
Permits development in Conservation Areas only if it preserves or enhances character/appearance and protects special features. No external alterations proposed, so character and appearance of Windsor Road Conservation Area preserved; no visual impacts arising.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved use only
This approval relates to the use of the building defined by the red line on drawing no. 02 as a martial arts/boxing gym.
no objections to the planning application
do not oppose the planning application. Derby Square is within a disc zone but does not operate within the opening hours of the gym. Parking spaces have been provided by the applicant, and due to the central location, on street parking can be utilised within adjacent streets and promenade.
