8 November 2022 · Planning Committee
Unit 1, The Warehouse, Demesne Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3ds
The site at The Warehouse, Demesne Road, Douglas, is a large industrial brick building with flat roof, previously used for garage, retail, and dog day care (approved for 30 dogs), now proposing physical upgrades like raising the roof by 1.25m, recladding with Kingspan panels, new windows/doors, and extending the dog da…
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The officer considered the external alterations a visual improvement to the tired buildings and streetscene, with no significant impact on the adjacent Conservation Area despite the 1.25m roof height …
General Policy 2
Requires development in accordance with zoning that respects site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/design, does not harm townscape character, protects residential amenity, and provides safe access/parking. Officer assessed proposal complies as alterations improve appearance, noise/amenity impacts low with conditions, and parking adequate.
Strategic Policy 1
Urges best use of previously-developed land and redundant buildings. Officer noted site is existing urban building reusing underused first floor storage.
Strategic Policy 2 - Priority for new development to identified towns and villages
Requires development primarily in towns/villages/settlements. Douglas urban location satisfied this.
Strategic Policy 10
Promotes integrated transport, minimises car journeys, protects highway safety. Highways no objection and on-site parking deemed sufficient.
Business Policy 1
Encourages employment growth if according with policies. Expansion of successful dog day care supported employment.
Environmental Policy 22
Prohibits development harming amenity via noise/odour etc. Assessed noise/odour low due to indoor use, no overnight dogs, conditions on numbers/hours; no prior complaints.
Environment Policy 36
Permits development near Conservation Areas if no harm to views. Alterations improve appearance with no significant impact on views into/out of adjacent area.
No further alterations without approval
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2012 (or any Order revoking and/or re-enacting that Order with or without modification) no extension, enlargement or other alteration of the dwelling(s) hereby approved, other than that expressly authorised by this approval, shall be carried out, without the prior written approval of the Department. Reason: To control development in the interests of the amenities of the surrounding area.
Maximum 60 dogs
The dog day care centre, hereby approved, shall accommodate no more than 60 dogs onsite at any one time, unless otherwise agreed, in writing, by the Department. Reason: In the interest of protecting the amenity of the neighbouring properties in accordance with General Policy 2 and Environmental Policy 22 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016.
Restricted operating hours
The dog day care use, hereby approved, shall only be open for use by customers and/or their pets, between the hours of 8:00 and 18:00 Monday to Friday and 9:00 and 13:00 on Saturdays. No customers or their pets shall be allowed onsite outside of these hours or at any time on Sundays or Bank holidays. No dogs shall be kept onsite overnight. Reason: In the interests of the amenity of neighbouring residents in accordance with General Policy 2 and Environmental Policy 22 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016.
Parking and access retention
The parking and accesses as shown on drawing Nr 03 REV A, shall not be used for any purpose other than the parking and turning of vehicles associated with the development and shall remain free of obstruction for such use at all times. Reason: To ensure that sufficient provision is made for off-street parking and turning of vehicles in the interests of highway safety and in accordance with General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan.
Highways Development Control notes the additions and amendments uploaded on 14 September and continues to not oppose this proposal.
Highway Services Division assessed the application twice and found no significant negative impact on highway safety, functionality, or parking, continuing not to oppose after amendments. Douglas Borough Council raised concerns about bin storage provision and a waste management plan for dog faeces but did not provide a final recommendation.
Key concern: waste management plan for disposal of dog faeces
Highway Services Division
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking.; Highways Development Control notes the additions and amendments uploaded on 14 September and continues to not oppose this proposal.
Highway Services Division
No ObjectionHighways Development Control notes the additions and amendments uploaded on 14 September and continues to not oppose this proposal.
Douglas Borough Council
we would kindly ask what provision is being made for any increase in bin storage and whether the applicant has adequate space for any additional bins required.; We would also kindly ask to see the applicant’s waste management plan for the disposal of dog faeces and if they do not already have one, given the potential increase in the number of dogs could the applicant please provide a waste management plan.
Douglas Borough Council
With regards to PA 22/00753/B we would kindly ask what provision is being made for any increase in bin storage and whether the applicant has adequate space for any additional bins required.; We would also kindly ask to see the applicant’s waste management plan for the disposal of dog faeces and if they do not already have one, given the potential increase in the number of dogs could the applicant please provide a waste management plan.
