14 July 2008 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated authority under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
The British Hotel, North Quay, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 4lb
The proposal involved creating an outside seating area at the British Hotel on North Quay in Douglas, as shown on specific drawings submitted and date stamped 17 April 2008. The application was made by Heron & Brearley Ltd, with Partington Nixon & Kinrade acting on their behalf.
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The decision notice does not provide detailed reasoning, stating only that the application was approved subject to conditions.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This permission relates to the creation of an outside seating area as shown in drawings and location plan numbers 4203-LP, 4203-01, 4303-SK1 and design details submitted and date stamped 17 April 2008.
Three objections from neighbouring business and residents raised concerns over public footpath obstruction, noise, smoking, litter, and anti-social behaviour, while Douglas Corporation and Highways Division raised no objection with one specific condition on footway clearance.
Key concern: obstruction of narrow public footpath and pedestrian passage
Abertay Limited
ObjectionThe footpath is not sufficiently wide to allow seating.; The approval would give rise to the congregation of individuals, smoking and drinking which will impact upon users of adjoining properties including; this Company, its staff and custom and the occupants of the residential apartments above this shop.; This Company would not object provided the outside seating is limited and positioned in such a way that it is located away from the shop and living accommodation above.
Conditions requested: limited number of tables (single row not exceeding four, each with four chairs); positioned to the east side of the North Quay entrance to the British Hotel where footpath is wider (nearer to Market Hill)
Lisa Eichler
Conditional No ObjectionWe do not wish the noise levels / altercations or possible food rubbish / glass / cigarette butt issues to become any more of a burden than at present.; Conditions be places on any approval - should it be granted: that the seating not be used late at night (for ex.: past 10pm weekdays and 11 pm weekends) if that is possible to regulate, and that the pub ensures that there is sufficient security and service to collect any rubbish / empty glasses (better yet, they use plastic outside).
Conditions requested: seating not used late at night (past 10pm weekdays and 11pm weekends); sufficient security and service to collect rubbish/empty glasses (use plastic outside); music remain indoors at no more than current decibel level, no propping open North Quay facing doors/windows, use side door in access lane instead
Borough of Douglas
No ObjectionThe committee agreed not to raise an objection to the application.
Highways Division
Conditional No ObjectionDo not oppose | A 2 Metre wide footway must be kept clear in all areas of obstacles for the free movement of pedestrians
Conditions requested: A 2 Metre wide footway must be kept clear in all areas of obstacles for the free movement of pedestrians
