14 March 2023 · Planning Committee
Sea Terminal, Victoria Pier, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2bx
The proposal involves reorganising a portion of Douglas Outer Harbour by removing existing car parking and storage areas and erecting a dual-pitched customs tent (20.46m x 10.122m, eaves 4.16m, ridge 7.5m) with metal frame, fabric covering, white UPVC cladding and windows, plus dedicated HGV access lanes, declaration b…
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The proposed development is acceptable in principle as it provides necessary associated infrastructure for the Port's operations, particularly a dedicated customs facility needed since Brexit for sear…
Strategic Policy 1
Prioritises development in Douglas. Officer assessed the proposal as compliant given the site's location in Douglas Harbour.
Strategic Policy 6 - Major employment-generating development
Protects and enhances principal gateways to the Island. The customs facility enhances Douglas Harbour operations, aligning with this policy.
General Policy 2
General Development Considerations. Applied to design and visual impact; tent and reorganisation acceptable without detriment to amenities.
Environment Policy 36
Development adjacent to Conservation Areas. Limited visibility and overall site improvement found not detrimental to setting.
Environment Policy 42 - character and need to adhere to local distinctiveness
Designed to respect the character and identity of the locality. Lightweight structure and functional design compliant in harbour context.
Transport Policy 13
Development in harbours. Supports necessary infrastructure improving port flow and security.
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.
Structure maintenance and removal
The customs and search bay structure hereby approved shall be maintained to a high standard of visual appearance, including remaining weathertight and watertight at all times. If at any point the structure becomes damaged, ripped or torn, works must be undertaken to repair the structure within 1 week of such damage having occurred. Should the structure become damaged or structurally unsound beyond reasonable repair, it must be replaced with an identical structure within 4 weeks of such damage/structural deficiency having occurred. Should the need for the structure no longer remain in accordance with its approved purpose, it shall be dismantled and removed from the site immediately. Reason: In the interests of visual amenity and to safeguard the character and appearance of the wider locality.
consider that development will have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking
do not oppose
Highway Services HDC and DOI Flood Risk Management both issued 'DNO' (Do Not Oppose) responses for application 22/01559/B with no conditions or concerns raised.
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.; Highway Services HDC does not oppose (DNO) the following applications.
Department of Infrastructure Flood Risk Management Division
No ObjectionDNO; Do not oppose
