17 May 2004 · Planning Committee
Monsoon, 88, Strand Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2ep
The application sought to convert a retail unit at 88/90 Strand Street in Douglas town centre from shop use to an amusement arcade with prize machines. The agent submitted proposed operating conditions including restricted hours (9am-7pm), no under-18s, frosted glazing, and security measures.
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The Planning Officer recommended refusal, noting the proposal would cause loss of retail floorspace adversely affecting the future viability of the shopping area, particularly given the site's prime l…
No adverse traffic impacts
DOT Highways raised no objection due to no adverse traffic impacts; Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service required fire certificate consultation; Borough of Douglas objected due to adequate existing facilities and no wish to encourage gambling; Quinn Kneale on behalf of clients objected citing detriment to amenities and retail policy.
Key concern: contrary to retail policy for Strand Street
Department of Transport Highways Division
No ObjectionNo adverse traffic impacts.; the response of the Highways Division of the Department of Transport is: No adverse traffic impacts.
Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service
Conditional No ObjectionIf approved the applicant is to consult with the fire safety department as a fire certificate will be required.
Conditions requested: If approved the applicant is to consult with the fire safety department as a fire certificate will be required.
Borough of Douglas
Objectionthe committee agreed to raise an objection to the application on the grounds that there is already adequate provision of this sort of facility within the town and that there is no wish to encourage gambling.
Quinn Kneale (on behalf of Kane Limited and Mill Shop (Douglas) Limited t/a River Island)
Objectionchange of use proposed would have a serious detrimental effect on the amenities of the area and is thus totally inappropriate.; contrary to the policy which it is believed the Planning Committee has adopted to ensure that Strand Street and its locale is maintained and developed as a retail shopping thoroughfare.; Our clients support the Planning Officer's conclusions and recommendations that the Application be refused.
