8 February 2006 · Planning Committee
Gadget Mann, 92, Strand Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2ep
The site at 92 Strand Street is an end-terrace retail unit on a prominent corner with Granville Street in Douglas town centre, zoned as 'predominantly shopping' under the Douglas Local Plan Order 1998.
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The Planning Committee and officer considered the site a prominent corner location in a predominantly retail area of Strand Street, surrounded by high-quality shops like Monsoon, River Island, and the…
Douglas Local Plan Order 1998
The site falls within an area zoned as 'predominantly shopping'. The policy expects retail uses to be maintained in this prime location to support high-standard retail growth. The officer assessed the hot food takeaway change of use as incompatible, causing amenity harm (litter, smells, vermin) that would undermine the shopping character.
Isle of Man Planning Scheme (Development Plan) (Douglas 2000 Area) Order 1994
Triggered a Planning Committee hearing due to the site's location. The Committee weighed material considerations like litter/smells/vermin impacts, retail vitality, and highways safety against the proposal.
no objection
no objection subject to condition limiting operation to 10am-8pm
applicant to consult fire safety department with regard to fire precautions
no objection; provided access guidance notes
Multiple objections from neighbouring businesses and Highways Division due to retail character loss, highway safety, litter, odours, and competition, while Police and Douglas Borough request conditions on hours and grease traps with no objection.
Key concern: canopy will interfere with the passage of emergency service vehicles
Department of Transport Highways Division
ObjectionThe canopy will interfere with the passage of emergency service vehicles and other large vehicles along Strand Street.; In the interests of road safety.
Police Architectural Liaison Officer
Conditional No ObjectionWhilst the applicant may not wish to operate after 8pm at night it is imperative that some form of control is placed upon trading hours.; Research has shown that late-night cafes and takeaway type premises act as ‘honey pots.’
Conditions requested: May operate between 10am and 8pm to sell sandwiches and hot food to the public
Constabulary Community Safety Unit
Conditional No ObjectionThe Police are not averse to the proposed change of use of the premises subject to a time condition being imposed.
Conditions requested: a time condition be placed upon the permission if granted
Disability Access Office
No CommentDouglas Borough Council
Conditional No Objectionthe committee agreed not to raise an objection to the application, but that there be adequate liaison with the police in regard to opening hours and that grease traps be installed in the drains.
Conditions requested: adequate liaison with the police in regard to opening hours; grease traps be installed in the drains
