21 April 2005 · Planning Committee
19, Victoria Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2lw
The proposal involves changing a vacant retail unit known as The Bridal House at 19 Victoria Street, Douglas, into an extension of the neighbouring 'Cork and Bottle' bar, with internal access, additional seating in a new lounge area, a small kitchen for microwave snacks and toasted sandwiches at the rear, and storage i…
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The officer noted the site is a vacant retail unit in a largely commercial town centre area with offices on upper floors and no obvious residential neighbours, making the extension of the existing bar…
Time limit for commencement
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Time limit for use
The use must be taken up within four years of the date of this notice in order for this approval to remain valid after that time.
Approved plans
This approval relates to drawing number 170.3 date stamped received on 6th December 2004.
Materials matching
The new frontage must match that of the existing bar 'Cork and Bottle'.
Noise limits from plant/machinery
The rating level of noise emitted from any plant or machinery, shall not exceed LAeq, 1 hour - 55dB daytime (0700 - 2300) and LAeq, 5 minute - 45dB night time (2300 - 0700) as measured at the boundary of any noise-sensitive premises. The rating level shall be measured and calculated in accordance with BS 4142:1997. N.B. Plant or machinery includes any refrigeration or ventilation plant.
Ventilation rates
The public bar area shall achieve 10 - 15 air changes per hour. In areas where heavy smoking occurs this requirement shall be increased by 50% to 15 - 22.5 air changes per hour.
No adverse traffic impacts
No objection, but works should mirror the existing premises
Recommend: Approve (falls within scope of Fire Precautions Act 1975; consult fire safety department)
Multiple consultees including Environmental Health, DoT Highways, Disability Access Office, Douglas Corporation, and Fire Safety Officer provided responses ranging from no objection to conditional approval with specific requirements for ventilation, access, aesthetics, and fire safety consultation.
Key concern: ventilation provisions inadequate for full kitchen use
Environmental Health Officer
Conditional No ObjectionIt is likely this type of catering provision would be adequately served for ventilation purposes by the installation of a "vent axia type" extractor system.; should it be the wish of his client to develop the food unit into a full kitchen... he would require to rethink the ventilation system... taking advice from a suitably qualified ventilation engineer
Conditions requested: detailed information relating to the layout and equipment provisions envisaged in the new kitchen be submitted prior to opening; visit premises post-approval to ensure compliance with Food Safety Legislation
Department of Transport Highways Division
No ObjectionNo adverse traffic impacts.
Disability Access Office
Entrance should be accessible to an unassisted wheelchair user.; Doors should be light enough so unassisted wheelchair users can open them.
Conditions requested: Entrance should be accessible to an unassisted wheelchair user.; Where there are full-length glass doors fitted they should be marked in some way at mid height to assist people with sight impairment.; Doors should be light enough so unassisted wheelchair users can open them.; Inside layout should have sufficient aisle width as to allow an unassisted wheelchair user to manoeuvre.; All serving counters should contain at least one section suitable for wheelchair users. (e.g. low enough to use to write a cheque)
Douglas Corporation
No Objectionthe committee agreed not to raise an objection to the application.; The committee does however wish to comment that the works should mirror the existing premises.
Conditions requested: the works should mirror the existing premises
Isle of Man Fire And Rescue Service
THIS APPLICATION FALLS WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE FIRE PRECAUTIONS ACT 1975.
Conditions requested: THE APPLICANT IS REQUIRED TO CONSULT THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT TO DISCUSS THE DETAILS.
