1 July 2021 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Hair & Beauty, 35, Victoria Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2lf
The proposal involves converting the first floor of a traditional four-storey terraced building in Douglas town centre from retail to a private personal training studio for women, offering 1-2-1 and small group sessions.
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The officer concluded the proposal complies with the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016 and Area Plan for the East 2020 as it is located in Douglas Town Centre within a Mixed Use Proposal Area where heal…
General Policy 2
Requires development in line with Area Plan zoning that respects site/surroundings in scale/design, avoids adverse impacts on townscape character, local amenity, road safety/traffic, and provides satisfactory access/parking. Officer assessed the internal change of use as compliant since it does not alter external appearance, has no highway impact, and soundproofing protects amenity below.
Strategic Policy 10
Promotes integrated transport by minimising car journeys, prioritising public transport, ensuring highway safety, and encouraging walking. Satisfied due to town centre location with nearby parking and bus links, likely serving local users.
Transport Policy 7
Requires parking per standards, relaxable in town centres considering public transport proximity. Relaxed here as site is central with ample nearby facilities and no highway objections.
Environment Policy 35
Permits development in Conservation Areas only if it preserves or enhances character. Internal change complies as it does not affect external features or active ground floor frontage.
Mixed Use Proposal 3, Area Plan for the East
Presumes favour for retail/health/beauty on primary frontages, wider town centre uses acceptable outside, with entertainment/offices/residential at first floor+. Gym as health use appropriate on upper floor without impacting ground floor active frontage.
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 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
no objection
no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network efficiency and/or parking
Both Douglas Borough Council and DOI Highways Division raised no objections to application 21/00543/C for change of use from retail to a personal training studio.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; 21/00543/C - Change of use from retail to a personal training studio First Floor 33 - 35 Victoria Street Douglas Isle Of Man IM1 2LF
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on 07.06.21; After reviewing this Application, Highway Services find it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network efficiency and /or parking.
