20 May 2015 · Planning Committee
Unity Dance School, Switzerland Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4ng
The proposal seeks to change an existing former place of worship building, including surrounding hardstanding, to a male grooming salon (barber shop) with no external alterations, expecting 10-12 customers per day and specific opening hours.
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The proposal conflicts with Predominantly Residential zoning as it is a Class 1(e) retail use (barber shop), but the key test is whether it harms the area's character; the officer concluded it does no…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/design, not adversely affect character, amenity of residents, provide safe access/parking, and not harm road safety/traffic. Officer applied principles despite strict wording not directly applying to non-zoned use; proposal satisfies as no external changes, minimal amenity/traffic impact, and adequate parking despite hairpin access.
new retail provision at a scale appropriate. Major retail development proposals to be supported by Retail Impact Assessment
Supports new retail in existing retail areas at appropriate scale without adverse effect on adjacent areas. Assessed for impact on Douglas town centre; small scale (10-12 customers/day) unlikely to harm vitality/viability despite drawing some customers, complementary to nearby promenade shops.
Business Policy 10
Permits retail only in town/village centres except specified cases. Similar town centre impact assessment as BP9; low scale and commonness of hairdressing salons mean negligible footfall diversion.
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.
Use restriction
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2012 the premises shall not be used other than for hairdressing purposes and associated uses and for no other purpose in Class 1 of Schedule 4 of the Order at any time. Reason: The Department has assessed the impact of the proposal on the basis of the specific use and any alternative uses within the same Use Class will require further consideration.
No objection; adequate off road parking for staff and customers
No objection to the proposal
Douglas Corporation has no objection to the change of use from place of worship to male grooming parlour at Gospel Hall, Switzerland Road (15/00365/C).
Douglas Corporation
No ObjectionDouglas Corporation have no objection to the proposals listed below.; It should be noted that the above comments are made in relation to the Town and Country Planning Acts and does not imply approval or consent under any other relevant enactment, byelaw, order or regulation.
