26 October 2009 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer
Restaurant, Ainsdale, 2, Empire Terrace, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4le
The proposal involves converting a public restaurant within the Ainsdale building into a private dining area for residents, including minor internal changes to create two staff rooms, a bathroom with WC, hallway, and kitchen, plus three rooflights on the rear roof.
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The officer found the change of use acceptable due to minimal internal alterations and only three rooflights on the rear elevation, not visible from the public highway (Mona Drive to the southwest), r…
General Policy 2
Requires development in zoning to respect site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/design, not adversely affect townscape character, residential amenity, highways, or Conservation Area features. Officer assessed proposal as compliant due to minimal rear alterations with limited visual impact, no highway issues, and zoning compatibility in mixed-use area.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character/appearance, protecting special features. Rear rooflights and internal changes deemed to have limited visual impact, not visible from highway, thus protecting area character.
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 Location Plan, Drawings No. 1 and 2 and Rooflight Details x2 all received on 7th September, 2009.
Do not oppose has no traffic management, parking or road safety
no objection to the proposals
Correspondence sent to applicant requesting kitchen ventilation, wash hand basin, and floor surface standards during refurbishment works
