24 December 2021 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (Jennifer Chance)
No. 5, Victoria Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2lr
The proposal modifies a prior approval (PA17/01078/B) for an existing five-storey office building in Douglas town centre by adding two small rooftop office pods in place of approved pergolas, an extra escape door to the rear car park, a bin enclosure, a sliding gate for the car park, 14 bicycle spaces, and bronze surro…
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The proposal makes minor changes to a recently approved scheme (PA17/01078/B), primarily replacing external pergolas with small rooftop office pods using high-quality finishes.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design, and provide safe access with adequate parking. Officer found proposal complies as alterations are minor, high-quality, and parking/bike provision adequate in town centre context.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. Officer assessed rooftop pods, bin enclosure, gate, and window surrounds as enhancements using high-quality finishes, with minimal visual impact from public views.
Strategic Policy 4
Requires protection/enhancement of Conservation Areas and no unacceptable pollution/disturbance. Cited but not deeply assessed; proposal deemed to enhance area without issues.
Business Policy 7
Supports business development; additional office pods acceptable in Mixed Use area.
Business Policy 8
Supports business development; additional office pods acceptable in Mixed Use area.
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 significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking
DOI Highways Division responded with no opposition to application 21/01406/B, finding no significant negative impact on highway safety, network functionality, or parking.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; After reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking.; The Applicant is advised that Highway Licences may be necessary for use of the highway
