15 June 2009 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated authority under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
Whilo, 70, Bucks Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3af
The proposal involves alterations to the shop front at 70 & 72 Bucks Road by raising window cill levels, changing windows, widening the doorway, and adding external lights at No. 72. Internal changes would link the two ground floors into one convenience store while converting upper floors into a self-contained flat.
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The officer considered the proposal's impact on existing properties, neighbouring amenities, and the surrounding area. Alterations to the front elevations, including a walled base, new windows, and si…
General Policy 2
Requires development in land-use zoning to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affect townscape, amenity, road safety, or neighbouring uses. Officer assessed front/rear alterations as improvements to appearance and uniform shop front, with no adverse amenity, light, or servicing impacts, and extension in-keeping with locality.
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 effects on adjacent areas. Proposal enhances existing retail use via internal linkage to convenience store without expansion beyond site, in established retail context.
Community Policy 2
Supports community facilities accessible to non-car users, reusing existing buildings. Residential flat over retail reuses existing upper accommodation in central location accessible without car reliance.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to the submitted Drawings 4170/L1, 4170/S1, 4170/P2-C and 4170/P3-A all received on 23rd March, 2009.
No objection
