13 August 2008 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
Chandler House, 1, Ridgeway Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 1ew
The proposal involves changing the use of a ground-floor retail shop to a coffee shop, including an outside seating area, in a town centre location with residential flats above. The site is within a Mixed Use (Town Centre) zoning in the Douglas Local Plan.
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The officer assessed the proposal as compatible with the Mixed Use (Town Centre) zoning in the Douglas Local Plan, stating 'the application is seeking permission to change the use of the shop as a caf…
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 change of use of a retail shop (Use Class 1) to coffee shop (Use Class 3) as shown in the location plan, Ref 001, Ref 002, Ref 004, Ref 005, Ref 006, and Ref 007 date stamped 20th May 2008.
Hours of operation
The cafe use hereby permitted shall not be open to customers outside 0900-2200 hours on Monday to Saturdays. The cafe use hereby permitted shall not be open on Sundays and Bank Holidays outside 1200-1900 hours.
No objection
No objection
Isle of Man Constabulary recommends conditional approval with restricted operating hours to prevent anti-social behaviour; Fire Safety Officer advises consultation but recommends approval.
Key concern: late-night operation risk of anti-social behaviour
Isle of Man Constabulary
Conditional No ObjectionHistorically, the trading hours of such premises have not been controlled and as a result, they can remain open until the early hours of the morning.; Research has shown that late-night takeaway type premises act as 'honey pots.' They cause persons to remain in the area for an inordinate period of time increasing the opportunities for criminal or anti-social behaviour.; I would therefore recommend that a condition be placed upon any approval granted in respect of the said application to the effect that the premises may only operate between the hours 0800 and 2200 on any day of the week.
Conditions requested: premises may only operate between the hours 0800 and 2200 on any day of the week
Fire Safety Officer
No ObjectionAdvise the Applicant to consult with the Fire Safety department in order to discuss the general Fire Precaution contained within; Recommend: Approve
