29 July 2022 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Rainbows End, 1, Frederick Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2ey
The site is 'Rainbows Ends' at 1 Frederick Street, Douglas, a mixed-storey building on the southwest corner of Strand Street and Frederick Street, featuring a two-storey pitched-roof section connected to a single-storey mono-pitched roof section.
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The officer assessed the key considerations as the impact on the property itself and on the character and streetscene of the area.
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016 requires development to respect the character, pattern and form of the surrounding area, among other criteria (specifically sub-sections (b), (c), (g), (m), (n)). The officer assessed the proposal against this policy by evaluating its impact on the building's design and the area's character and streetscene, concluding no negative impacts and that the design is acceptable. This compliance was the primary reason for approval.
Spatial Policy 5
Strategic Policy 5 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016 is materially relevant. The officer listed it but provided no specific assessment details beyond overall compliance with the Strategic Plan.
Community Policy 7
Community Policy 7 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016 is materially relevant. The officer listed it but provided no specific assessment details.
Community Policy 10
Community Policy 10 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016 is materially relevant. The officer listed it but provided no specific assessment details.
Community Policy 11
Community Policy 11 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016 is materially relevant. The officer listed it but provided no specific assessment details.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
no objection to this application (08.07.2022)
does not object to this application (06.07.2022). The comment states that there is 'no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network efficiency and/or parking.'
Highway Services Division and Douglas Borough Council both raised no objections to application 22/00791/B, with Highways advising that licences may be necessary for highway use during works.
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.; The Applicant is advised that highway licences may be necessary for use of the highway during works for equipment and materials.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.
