9 June 2015 · Council of Ministers
10a-18, Duke Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2ay
The proposal involves constructing a splayed ramp 2.0m deep from the shop frontage at The Co-Operative Food store on pedestrianised Duke Street, using blockwork to match the existing street materials, to overcome a 100mm step up into the shop.
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The inspector agreed with the planning officer that the alterations are very modest and would have no adverse impact upon the visual amenities of the property or street scene.
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 requires development to protect visual amenities and support community/transport aims. The inspector found the proposal complies in all material regards, with modest scale, no adverse visual impact on the property or recently upgraded pedestrian street scene, and benefits for accessibility aligning with policy objectives.
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.
no objection
Manx Utilities requests contact prior to works due to underground cables in the area and requires 24 hours access; Douglas Corporation (twice) has no objection to the proposal.
Key concern: underground cables/overhead lines present in the area
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Conditional No ObjectionThere are underground cables/overhead lines present in the area indicated in you planning application.; Please contact our Network Operations Department, Manx Utilities (Tel. 687687) to discuss working practices around cables and overhead lines which may be required to be diverted before any work can be carried out on site.; Manx Utilities requires 24 hours unrestricted access to the cables in the public highway and Manx Utilities will not be liable for any loss of income caused to the applicant as a result of its statutory works.
Conditions requested: applicant must contact the Authority; contact Network Operations Department (Tel. 687687) to discuss working practices around cables and overhead lines which may be required to be diverted before any work can be carried out on site; Contact the Manx Utilities for Electrical Site Safety 5 documents (Tel. 687766) before any work is carried out on site; All work to be carried out with reference to Health and Safety Executive Guidance Notes HS(G)47 & GS6; Manx Utilities requires 24 hours unrestricted access to the cables in the public highway
Douglas Corporation
No ObjectionDouglas Corporation have no objection to the proposals listed below; 15/00332/B Creation of a ramp for disabled access outside the shop entrance, The Cooperative Food 18 Duke Street
Douglas Corporation
No ObjectionDouglas Corporation have no objection to the proposals listed below; 15/00332/B Creation of a ramp for disabled access outside the shop entrance, The Cooperative Food 18 Duke Street
