15 May 2018 · Committee
Bottleneck Car Park, Loch Promenade, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2bt
Permission was granted to Clinches Leisure Ltd to create a temporary event space at Bottleneck Car Park, Loch Promenade, Douglas, for use during the TT period over a five-year term. The proposal included a marquee, stage, food and merchandise facilities, toilet facilities, and perimeter fencing on a site currently operated as an 86-space car park by Douglas Corporation. The Planning Committee considered the principle of the development, potential effects on nearby residents, the visual character of the area including its Conservation Area status, and access and parking arrangements. The application was approved subject to three conditions. The committee agreed with the officer's recommendation but amended Condition 2 before granting permission.
The Planning Committee approved the application, subject to three conditions including an amended Condition 2. The proposal was assessed against key issues including the principle of development, impact on neighbouring residents, visual impact on the Conservation Area, and access and parking. The committee agreed with the officer's recommendation to approve.
General Policy 2
Whilst General Policy 2 does not strictly apply, the principles contained within it are general planning principles that ensure good development, and in this regard are relevant
General Policy 2: Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan and with other policies of this Strategic Plan will normally be permitted, provided that the development: (a) is in accordance with the design brief in the Area Plan where there is such a brief; (b) respects the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping of buildings and the spaces around them; (c) does not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape; (d) does not adversely affect the protected wildlife or locally important habitats on the site or adjacent land, including water courses; (e) does not affect adversely public views of the sea; (f) incorporates where possible existing topography and landscape features, particularly trees and sod banks; (g) does not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality; (h) provides satisfactory amenity standards in itself, including where appropriate safe and convenient access for all highway users, together with adequate parking, servicing and manoeuvring space; (i) does not have an unacceptable effect on road safety or traffic flows on the local highways; (j) can be provided with all necessary services; (k) does not prejudice the use or development of adjoining land in accordance with the appropriate Area Plan; (l) is not on contaminated land or subject to unreasonable risk of erosion or flooding; (m) takes account of community and personal safety and security in the design of buildings and the spaces around them; and (n) is designed having due regard to best practice in reducing energy consumption. 6.3 Development outside of areas zoned for development
Environment Policy 22
Development will not be permitted where it would unacceptably harm the environment and/or the amenity of nearby properties
Environment Policy 22: Development will not be permitted where it would unacceptably harm the environment and/or the amenity of nearby properties in terms of: i) pollution of sea, surface water or groundwater; ii) emissions of airborne pollutants; and iii) vibration, odour, noise or light pollution. 7.17.2 In addition to the above, changes in the activities associated with the current permitted use of land or a building, which in themselves do not constitute development and therefore do not require planning permission, can have an adverse impact on adjacent properties by virtue of noise, light or general disturbance. For example the addition of security lig hting on a property may cause light pollution affecting adjacent properties and the wider area. The introduction of new activities into established parks and recreation areas can have an impact on neighbours. In such cases the Department would advocate t he person or organisation considering the change to give careful consideration to the potential impact of such activity in terms of location, siting and design.
Recreation Policy 2
Development which would adversely affect, or result in the loss of Open Space or a recreation facility
Transport Policy 7
The Department will require that in all new development, parking provision must be in accordance with the Department's current standards.
Transport Policy 7: The Department will require that in all new development, parking provision must be in accordance with the Department's current standards. The current standards are set out in Appendix 7. 11.5.4 New development can have a significant impact in terms of the traffic generated by it and the impact on the various modes of travel. The Department considers that proposals which are likely to be significant traffic generators should be accompanied by a Transport Assessment(1) which should look at all modes of transport including access by public transport, cycling and on foot.
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
In any given calendar year, the temporary building/s hereby approved on this site shall not be in situ more than 7 days before the first day of practice week for the TT or more than 7 days after the last race day of the TT. The site shall be restored to its former condition within 7 days of the temporary building/s being removed after the event. For the avoidance of doubt no approval is granted for the retention of the temporary building/s between any of the racing events and this approval is only for the following years; 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 & 2022
Condition 3
The hours that live music/amplified can be operated should be limited to between 1200hrs noon and 0000hrs midnight.
