4 February 2022 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Thorntons Plc, 19, Strand Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2ed
The proposal involves replacing the existing timber frame shopfront, which has large vertical glazing and a stallriser, with a new aluminium shopfront also featuring large glazing, while keeping the entrance recessed but narrower.
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The key considerations were the proposal's impact on the property itself and on the character and streetscene of the area.
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 requires development in accordance with land-use zoning and other policies to respect site and surroundings in terms of siting, layout, scale, form, design, and not adversely affect townscape character or locality amenity. The officer assessed the shopfront replacement against criteria (b), (c), and (g), finding no negative impacts on design, character, streetscene, or amenity. This direct compliance led to the recommendation for approval.
General Policy 1
General Policy 1 requires regard to the Development Plan and all other material considerations in determining applications. The officer applied this as the overarching principle, considering the Area Plan zoning and Strategic Plan policies with no conflicting material considerations.
Strategic Policy 4
Strategic Policy 4 requires proposals to protect or enhance the fabric and setting of heritage assets. The site has no known planning restraints or heritage overlaps, so the minor shopfront replacement was deemed compliant with no adverse effects.
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 to this application (07.01.2022)
does not object to this application (06.01.2022). The comment states that there is 'no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network efficiency and/or parking.'
Both Douglas Borough Council and DOI Highways Division have no objections to application 21/01529/B for installation of replacement shopfront at 19 Strand Street, Douglas.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; 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
