13 November 2008 · Acting Senior Planning Officer
Bet A Bet, 6, Hailwood Court, Hailwood Avenue, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 7ea
The proposal involves changing the use of a ground floor shop unit, currently a carpet shop, to a betting shop (Class 2 use) with no external alterations required, only internal changes and signage.
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The officer noted the site is in a predominantly residential area but adjoins other local shops including a chemist, convenience store, and takeaway, making the betting shop compatible in terms of usa…
Business Policy 10
Policy permits retail development in established town/village centres, neighbourhood shops in large residential areas, or as per Business Policy 5. Site is in predominantly residential area but adjoins other shops; no specific policies directly apply to betting shop change of use, but proposal respects site/surroundings.
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 shop to a betting shop (Class 2 of Schedule 4 of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2005) as shown in the Location Plan and Floor Plans date stamped 2nd September 2008.
Operating hours
No customers shall be on the premises except between 10am to 9pm Monday to Saturday and 11am to 6 pm Sunday.
Private objectors (property owner and dental practice) raised concerns about noise, smoking, and lack of operating details for a proposed betting shop change of use; Douglas Borough requested deferral for review.
Key concern: noise and smoking disturbances to nearby residential and dental premises
Andy Cassidy
ObjectionHaving viewed the plans I can see no reference to the proposed opening hours of the premises or indeed any reference to a proposed smoking area for the shops clientele.; Clearly these issues will affect me and possibly the value of my property in the long run
Hailwood Dental Practice
ObjectionIn a dental environment patients must feel safe and relaxed away from noise and disturbances.; Due to the smoking ban customers from the betting office will be smoking outside the entrance, as we are situated next door to the betting office this will become a problem
Borough of Douglas
No CommentPlease defer the following application until the Public Works Committee has considered them on 15 October 2008 after which I will advise of their comments.
