6 December 2022 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
17, Castle Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2ex
The proposal involves converting a rear annex on the ground and first floors of a four-storey commercial property in Douglas town centre from retail to a food and drink establishment (Class 1.3), accommodating 32 seats and 8 standing spaces, with minor internal changes like fixed seating, a bar, and a small store.
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The officer assessed the principle of changing from retail (Class 1.1) to food and drink (Class 1.3), noting the site is in a 'Mixed Use Proposals Areas - Strand Street' and 'Proposed Comprehensive Tr…
Strategic Policy 1
Requires optimising use of previously developed land, efficient site use, and location utilising existing infrastructure. The officer found the reuse of an underused retail annex in a town centre location compliant, supporting efficient use near public parking and services.
General Policy 2
Permits development in line with Area Plan zoning if it respects site/surroundings, amenity, highways, and other criteria without adverse effects. Assessed as compliant due to no external changes, no amenity/highway impacts, and suitability in mixed-use town centre.
Transport Policy 4
Requires highways to accommodate development traffic safely. Highway Services raised no objection, confirming no significant impact on safety or parking.
Business Policy 1
Encourages employment growth if policy compliant. Food/drink use supports town centre business without conflict.
Business Policy 9
Supports retail/food uses in existing retail areas at appropriate scale. Proposal fits mixed-use designation without adverse retail impact.
Business Policy 10
Permits retail/food in town centres. Site in designated town centre mixed-use area.
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 significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking. Advised to consider cycle parking and EV charging.
Highway Services Division reviewed application 22/01312/C and found no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking, advising consideration of cycle parking and an electric vehicle charging point.
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.; The Applicant is advised to consider the installing cycle parking and an electric vehicle charging point.
