14 June 2011 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer (Jennifer Chare)
Artisan, 28, Victoria Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2le
The proposal involves replacing an existing metal and glass shopfront with a new timber and glass shopfront and installing a new retractable awning/canopy at the cafe bar premises. The site is in the Athol Street/Victoria Street Conservation Area in Douglas town centre.
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The site is within a Conservation Area, and the key issue was the impact of the new shopfront and awning on its character and appearance.
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 is relevant to the overall assessment. The officer considered the proposal against it in the context of Conservation Area impacts, finding the works acceptable as they enhance character and appearance without conflict.
Environment Policy 35
Environment Policy 35 applies to development in Conservation Areas, requiring protection of character. The officer assessed the shopfront replacement and awning, determining the timber materials improve on existing metal and the canopy is modest, resulting in enhancement rather than harm.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This permission relates to the installation of a canopy and new shopfront as shown in drawing numbers 202, 203, 204, 308 and Conservation Area Statement prepared by KPP Architects date stamped 28th March 2011.
Do not oppose has no adverse traffic management, parking or road safety implications
no objection
