12 September 2014 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Jennifer Chance)
New Hong Kong, 35, Castle Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2ha
The site at 35 Castle Street currently operates as a hot food takeaway on the ground floor with separate bedroom areas on the upper floors. The proposal changes the ground and first floors to restaurant use with storage above, removes the dedicated takeaway facility (though some takeaway meals may be served), and inclu…
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The proposals are not likely to intensify the use; rather the contrary as takeaway customers stay for shorter periods and in greater numbers than sit-in restaurant diners, with any remaining takeaway …
General Policy 2
Requires development does not adversely impact streetscene, character of the area, or amenities of nearby residents. Officer assessed the proposal against these tests, finding physical changes beneficial to streetscene and no intensification or amenity harm, particularly as adjacent approved uses are non-residential.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with article 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Operating hours
The premises may be operational only between 1200hrs and 0000hrs on any day. REASON: to ensure that the operation of the premises is not detrimental to public amenities.
not opposed
Douglas Borough Council, DEFA Environmental Health, and Highways Services all have no objections to application 14/00955/B, with Environmental Health specifying operational conditions related to health and safety legislation.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Corporation have no objection to the proposals listed below.
DEFA Environmental Health
Conditional No ObjectionWe have no objections to this application, subject to:-; It is recommended that the applicant contact the Environment, Safety and Health Directorate on 685894 for further advice and guidance.
Conditions requested: The premises being operated in such a manner so as not to be prejudicial to health, or a nuisance, and in compliance with the following legislation: Food Act 1996, Public Health Act 1990, Public Health (Tobacco) Act 2006, Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976, Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (and all other associated Regulations); In accordance with the Food Hygiene Regulations 2007, the premises must also be registered with the Department at least 28 days prior to opening.
Highways Services
No ObjectionDo not oppose
