29 April 2014 · Council of Ministers
The Lunch Box, 46, Duke Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2ax
The proposal involved changing the use of the ground floor unit at 46 Duke Street from a Class 1 retail food unit (The Lunch Box sandwich bar) to a Class 3 cafe, allowing food consumption on the premises and creating an external seating area on the pavement using removable barriers, tables, and chairs.
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The Inspector noted no issue with the principle of the change of use, as it would add vibrancy and vitality to the bustling town centre location fronted by retail and fast food outlets like Kentucky F…
General Policy 2
GP2 requires developments to respect appearance, character, compatibility with locality, and highway safety. The Inspector assessed the cafe use and external seating as fully compliant, noting it enhances the town centre's vibrancy without highway harm due to the 4.0m passage and removable barriers.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Approved drawings
The development hereby approved shall not be carried out except in full accordance with Drawing 01 REV 2 date stamped 11 December 2013.
Pedestrian passage
A minimum unobstructed width of 4.0 m shall be retained at all times between the front edge of the barrier and the building opposite.
Seating containment
The external seating area shall be completely contained within the demarcated area and must be contained within an approved barrier.
No longer opposes subject to a condition requiring a 4.0 m pedestrian passage be kept free of obstruction
Has no objection
