3 October 2022 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
Douglas Harbour Bounded By North Quay South Quay Battery Pier And, Victoria Pier, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 5bt
The proposal involves installing a 35.5m deep tubular mono-pile into the seabed, with 9.5m visible above water, supporting a mooring platform with bollard and a footbridge from the pier end for access. This facilitates upgrading the pier berth to accommodate larger vessels like the MV Manxman.
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The proposed development is acceptable in principle as it forms part of the Government's objective to upgrade Douglas Harbour to accommodate larger vessels like the MV Manxman, boosting tourism and ec…
Strategic Policy 1
Requires priority for development in Douglas. The officer assessed the proposal as part of Douglas Harbour improvements, aligning with this priority.
Strategic Policy 6 - Major employment-generating development
Requires protection and enhancement of gateways like Douglas Harbour. The development enhances the harbour as a key gateway for larger vessels.
General Policy 2
Requires general development considerations including design. Acceptable as no detriment to visual amenities.
Environment Policy 42 - character and need to adhere to local distinctiveness
Requires designs respecting locality character. The structure fits within existing pier/harbour context without adverse visual impact.
Transport Policy 13
Supports harbour developments. Aligns with upgrading pier for larger ferries.
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.
Marine Biosecurity Plan
Should at any point works required to carry out the development hereby approved be undertaken by vessels travelling from outside of Manx territorial waters, a Marine Biosecurity Plan must be produced and submitted for approval by the Department of Infrastructure prior to the arrival of such vessels within Manx territorial waters and works commencing. The details contained therein of the Marine Biosecurity Plan shall be followed and implemented in full. Reason: In order to safeguard the Island's biodiversity and prevent the importation of invasive non-native species which may be attached to vessels being transferred to the Island. This condition would not apply to the use of Manx based and operated vessels due to their lower risk.
DEFA reconfirmation of works
Should the timing and methodology of the proposed works deviate from those previously consulted on by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA), the applicant shall inform DEFA as soon as practical, and seek reconfirmation from DEFA that identified environmental-impact considerations are the same as those originally advised. Reason: In the interests of proper planning and to ensure biodiversity assets are duly safeguarded.
Do not oppose
Quest that prior to commencement, consultation must be made with Manx Gas Limited and Manx Petroleum Limited
No objection, subject to conditions
No significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking
Highway Services, DEFA Health & Safety, DEFA Biodiversity/Ecosystem Policy, and DOI Flood Risk Management provided consultation responses on application 22/00909/B, generally indicating no objection but raising specific health/safety, environmental, and permitting concerns requiring resolution.
Key concern: works fall within the Inner Zone of a hazardous goods consultation zone
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking.
DEFA Head of Health and Safety
Conditional No ObjectionThe Applicant should be made aware that the proposed works fall within the Inner Zone of a hazardous goods consultation zone and therefore any works that are to be carried out need careful consideration.; Prior to the commencement of the project, consultation must be made with Manx Gas Limited and Manx Petroleum Limited
Conditions requested: Prior to the commencement of the project, consultation must be made with Manx Gas Limited and Manx Petroleum Limited; Risk assessments must consider the risks associated with the hazardous goods and operations at these locations
DEFA Fisheries Directorate and Ecosystem Policy Team
Conditional No ObjectionThe requirement for DoI to obtain an Marine Nature Reserve (MNR) Permit for depositing, as this work is to take place within Douglas Bay MNR.; we therefore request that a condition is secured for this to be provided to Planning for written approval prior to works taking place.; we request that a condition is secured for the details of the timing to be provided to Planning for written approval
Conditions requested: marine biosecurity plan to be developed by the contractors and approved by DoI Harbours and DEFA (Fisheries) prior to works beginning; details of the timing to be provided to Planning for written approval, with reasonable notice, prior to works taking place
Department of Infrastructure Flood Risk Management Division
No ObjectionDNO
