27 July 2018 · Delegated
Unit 5, Tower House, Loch Promenade, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2lz
This application sought permission to extend the range of uses at Unit 19 Tower House, Loch Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man. The proposal was to add a dental clinic and medical spa to a premises already operating as a beauty treatment centre, office, and retail unit. The application was submitted by Infinity Dental & Beauty Spa Limited and was determined under delegated authority. The case officer recommended approval, and the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved the application on 27 July 2018. One condition was attached to the permission.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved the application, permitting the additional use of the premises to include a dental clinic and medical spa alongside the existing beauty treatment, office, and retail uses. The official portal decision is recorded as Permitted on 2018-07-27.
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
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
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
