9 March 2026
Iom Bank Ltd, Victoria Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4rp
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Strategic Policy 1
Requires optimising use of previously developed land, redundant buildings, unused and under-used land and buildings. The planning statement argues the vacant office building has been marketed without success and reuse as medical facility makes best use of the under-utilised resource in line with this policy.
Community Policy 6
Permits new community health care facilities if no over-concentration, no unacceptable effect on residential/prevailing character or amenity, easily accessible, no unacceptable highway impact, and parking standards met. Planning statement assesses proposal against these tests, noting no other similar facilities nearby, business park location suitable for discretion and parking needs, site accessibility by bus/cycle/car, and lower parking demand than offices.
Business Isle of Man supports this application. The reuse of a vacant building aligns with Strategic Policy 1, offers economic benefits including 30-40 jobs, provides additional private healthcare capacity freeing public resources, retains expenditure on-island, and supports health tourism. The proposal is consistent with the Isle of Man Strategic Plan, Area Plan for the East, Our Island Plan, and Economic Strategy.
Business Isle of Man supports the application for economic and healthcare benefits; Fire and Rescue Service recommends a fire risk assessment; no Highways consultation response, only applicant-provided statement.
Business Isle of Man
SupportBusiness Isle of Man supports this application.; The proposal offers a number of clear economic benefits to the Island.; The proposed facility would therefore help retain expenditure within the Isle of Man economy
Isle of Man Fire & Rescue Service
Conditional No ObjectionThe premises does not fall within the scope of the Fire Precautions Act 1975 but this department would recommend that a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment is produced for the premises.
Conditions requested: a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment is produced for the premises
