23 June 2008 · Planning Committee
Bay 2, Grandstand, Glencrutchery Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 6da
The proposal involved changing Bay 2, one of several recently enclosed multi-purpose units below the TT Grandstand, to a permanent retail shop open year-round, rather than just for events. The site is within Nobles Park, zoned in the Douglas Local Plan 1998 for civic, cultural, and special uses, not retail.
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The officer explained that a prior approval (PA 06/01678/B) permitted enclosure of bays for multi-purpose units but restricted uses to temporary retail/café etc.
All new retail development (excepting neighbourhood shops and those instances identified in Business Policy 5) sited within the town and village centr
Requires all new retail development (except neighbourhood shops and Business Policy 5 cases) to be sited in town/village centres on land zoned for these purposes in Area Plans. The officer tested the proposal's location against Douglas Local Plan zoning (civic/cultural/special use, not retail) and found it non-compliant, as it is outside town centre.
Business Policy 10
Permits retail development only in established town/village centres, except neighbourhood shops in large residential areas or Business Policy 5 cases. Site fails this test as not in centre or zoned retail; approval would undermine town centre by drawing trade away.
General Policy 2
Listed as relevant but not specifically assessed in the report.
Do not oppose
No objection
Recommend the Applicant consults with the Fire Safety Department to discuss the fire precautions in detail.
Society for the Preservation of the Manx Countryside & Environment (SPMCE) expressed concern over the retail proposals at TT Grandstand creating a new neighbourhood shopping centre without demonstrated need; DOT Highways and Douglas Corporation raised no objections; Fire Safety O…
Key concern: creation of a new neighbourhood shopping centre without demonstrated need
Society for the Preservation of the Manx Countryside & Environment
Conditional No ObjectionThese 3 proposals amount to the creation of a new neighbourhood shopping centre and raise several obvious issues.; Firstly is there a NEED for such a facility? Will it be viable?; The Society is CONCERNED but accepts that there may be a case for encouraging such development.
DOT Highways
No ObjectionDo not oppose
Douglas Corporation
No Objectionthe committee agreed not to raise an objection to the application.
Isle of Man Fire And Rescue Service
Conditional No ObjectionI RECOMMEND THAT THE APPLICANT CONSULTS WITH THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT TO DISCUSS THE FIRE PRECAUTIONS.
Conditions requested: THE APPLICANT CONSULTS WITH THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT TO DISCUSS THE FIRE PRECAUTIONS.
