**Document:** AMD Planning Statement Dated
**Application:** 24/00023/B — Restore and repaint the external walls, railings, window frames and door frames and addition of an external table with associated canopy and change the use the from the current Office (Class 1.1) to Sandwich Shop, Food/Drink & Assembly/Leisure (Class 1.1, 1.3 & 4.4)
**Decision:** Permitted
**Decision Date:** 2024-04-25
**Parish:** Braddan
**Document Type:** report / planning_statement
**Source:** https://planningportal.im/a/31658-braddan-argyle-house-windows-doors/documents/1054774

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# AMD Planning Statement Dated

## Planning Application

### Dougie Butties

SITE ADDRESS: Argyle House, Marina Road, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2HQ

( corner of Church Road Marina and 2 Harris Promenade )

###### Applicant: Thomas Martin

TEL: 07624 336854 EMAIL: tomsammart0@gmail.com

VERSION: 1.4 SUBMISSION DATE: 1st March 2024

## Contents

- 3. THE PROPOSAL
- 4. THE SPECIFICS
- 5. AREA PLAN
- 6. LOCATION PLAN
- 7. SITE PLAN
- 8. - 13. FLOORPLANS

- 14. TRADE DETAILS
- 15. SCHEDULE

FLOORPLANS

- 8. CURRENT GROUND FLOOR
- 9. PROPOSED GROUND FLOOR
- 10. CURRENT BASEMENT FLOOR
- 11. PROPOPSED BASEMENT FLOOR
- 12. CURRENT FRONT ELEVATION
- 13. PROPOSED FRONT ELEVATION

ACCOMPANIED SEPERATE FILES

- 1A. Location Plan Argyle House _ full scale
- 2A. Site Plan Argyle House _ full scale

## The Proposal

We propose to change the use of Argyle House (Marina Road, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2HQ), from the current use - Office space (Class 2.1) to a Sandwich Shop (Class 1.1), Food and Drink (Class 1.3) and an Assembly and Leisure (Class 4.4), called Dougie Butties. The change of use relates to the ground floor and cellar of the building, the upper floors are to remain as residential apartments.

The shop/cafe will operate Monday to Saturday. Events (such as small live music performances, music theme nights, art exhibitions and film screenings etc) will take place on selected Evenings.

We intend to apply for an Alcohol and Entertainment License although, this will not prevent the cafe/shop side of the business Operating.

Within 200 metres of the premises, on the high street and around the Villa Marina, there are similar businesses; Sam Webbs - Pubic House, Sir Norman’s - Hotel Bar and Restaurant Davisons Ice Cream - Cafe and Ice Cream Parlour, Frank Matchams Bar and Restaurant, IOM Tattoo - Cafe and Tattoo Shop

We feel that this is an appropriate location for our business. Although, our combination of cafe and events space will make us unique in the area.

We also intend to make external alterations to the property, these are solely decorative in nature and do not include any structural changes. The paint work on the walls, railings, windows and doors will be removed, the surfaces restored where necessary and repainted. We intend to have a removable access ramp on the left doorway. Full details of these alternations are provided within this application pack.

## The Specifics

###### Proposed Opening Hours

Monday to Saturday 8am - 5pm Evening events will be ad hoc - will go no later than 11pm

###### Expected Footfall

Extrapolations based on observations of passing people.

Monday to Friday - 4000 passers Saturday - 1000 passers

###### Operating Capacity

Based on approximately 5% of footfall.

Per day - 50+ When at full capacity - 30

ISSUES TO CONSIDER Noise from the cafe or Events - Daily noise levels from the cafe/shop will be kept low, with background level music. Any louder events will be held in the events space in the basement area, to minimize noise heard by neighbours.

Litter - All efforts will be made to reduce litter outside the shop and the area will be cleared regularly to ensure that no cups or wrappers are left to blow away. There will also be ashtrays placed outside for smokers. For takeaway orders, compostable containers will be used whenever possible to lessen any environmental impact.

DOUGIE BUTTIES PLANNING APPLICATION 4

###### Site Key

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PLEASE ALSO REFER TO ACCOMPANIED SEPERATE FILE

1A. Location Plan Argyle House _ full scale

Reproduced from the IoM Survey map with permission of the Department of Infrastructure © Crown Copyright 2015.

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###### Site Key

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###### Plan Key

![Architectural floor plan showing the layout of an office space, entrance, kitchenette, and toilet with detailed dimensions.](https://images.planningportal.im/2024/01/234392.jpg)

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ENTRANCE FROM STREET

###### Proposed Changes

![Architectural floor plan showing the internal layout of a commercial unit, including seating areas, a deli counter, and toilet facilities.](https://images.planningportal.im/2024/01/234395.jpg)

Change from small kitchenette into a second bathroom with hand basin.

An additional sink will be plumbed here to facilitate a food preparation area. This will be plumbed into newly laid pipes and water supply from the below ‘food preparation area’ on the basement floor.

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CUSTOMER SEATING / DINING Tables / Chairs WHEELCHAIR ACCESS ENTRANCE FROM STREET

###### Plan Key

![Architectural floor plan showing the layout of an office space, meeting room, kitchenette, and toilet with detailed dimensions.](https://images.planningportal.im/2024/01/234398.jpg)

![A 2D architectural floor plan labeled 'OFFICE SPACE' showing room dimensions and door openings.](https://images.planningportal.im/2024/01/234399.jpg)

all measurements given in ‘mm’

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###### Proposed Changes

![This image displays a detailed architectural floor plan for a commercial premises, showing the layout of rooms such as a food preparation area, bar, and events space. It includes labels for staff areas, W/C, and emerg...](https://images.planningportal.im/2024/01/234402.jpg)

An additional sink will be plumbed here to facilitate a food preparation area. This will be plumbed into existing pipes and water supply from the nearby ‘staff area’.

A bar will be added to this room for use with evening events as and when held. No plumbing or permanent changes to structure will be required.

Emergency / Fire Exit

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###### Observations

![An architectural elevation drawing detailing the facade dimensions of a commercial building, including windows, doors, and railings, with a small reference photo inset.](https://images.planningportal.im/2024/01/234405.jpg)

The railings are in great need of repainting. Windows are in great need of repainting. The external walls are in great need of repainting, but seem structurally sound.

The left hand door entrance has a ramp as opposed to stairs, but needs some slight alterations in order for it to become a practical entrance for wheelchair users.

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EXISTING SHOP FRONTAGE / SIGNAGE

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###### Proposed Changes

![An architectural elevation drawing of a commercial shop front showing proposed signage, window vinyl, railings, and accessibility features like a ramp.](https://images.planningportal.im/2024/01/234406.jpg)

Along with the colour change to external windows, walls and doors, we proposed the following additional changes

Large advertising board displaying company logo. approx: 1.5m x 1.5m

Advertising window vinyl’s applied to internal side of glass. These would display messages such as ‘freshly prepared sandwiches’ for example.

Flange poles to hold a mesh banner. Similar to that used on Douglas promenade to account for strong winds.

Hanging baskets of foliage securely fixed to external walls.

External A-board would be placed further down the road closer to footfall traffic. This would be taken down and stored internally during bad weather and outside of operating hours.

A non-permanent wheelchair ramp would be secured into place, but stored internally outside of business operating hours.

## Elevation

Window Vinyl External Sign

###### Logo

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External Wall Plant

Fixture

Adjustable Threshold Ramp

see next page for details

Pole Banner

see next page for details

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External A-Board

see next page for details

## Trade Details

![drawing from page 14](https://images.planningportal.im/2024/01/234407.jpg)

![drawing from page 14](https://images.planningportal.im/2024/01/234408.jpg)

![drawing from page 14](https://images.planningportal.im/2024/01/234409.jpg)

Adjustable Threshold Ramp (x1) https://www.theramppeople.co.uk/adjustable-threshold-ramps Pole Banner (with wall connections) (x1) https://www.bannerbuzz.co.nz/pole-banners/p External A-Board (with water proof snap frame) (x1) https://www.discountdisplays.co.uk/html/chunky-chalkboard-with-snap-poster-frame.html

###### Proposed Timeline

![drawing from page 15](https://images.planningportal.im/2024/01/234410.jpg)

SCHEDULE

MAR 2024 Internal Decorations Commences (flooring / painting) APR 2024 Opening of ground floor Sandwich Space MAR 2024 External Decorations Commences (painting of walls / windows / railings) TBC 2024/5* Opening of lower floor Events Space FEB 2024 Internal Work Commences *subject to successful licensing application (new plumbing / sinks) Estimated monthly schedule dates only.

###### Planning Application

#### Dougie Butties

TEL: 07624 336854 EMAIL: tomsammart0@gmail.com

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*Data sourced from the Isle of Man public planning register under the [Isle of Man Open Government Licence](https://www.gov.im/about-this-site/open-government-licence/).*
*Canonical page: https://planningportal.im/a/31658-braddan-argyle-house-windows-doors/documents/1054774*