27 September 2011 · Delegated
Manx Telecom, 15-17, Strand Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2ed
Permission was granted for the installation of a replacement shopfront at 15–17 Strand Street, Douglas, Isle of Man. The application was decided on 27 September 2011 under delegated authority. The officer noted that the existing shopfront had a tired and worn appearance that detracted from both the building and the surrounding street. The main planning considerations were the proposal's impact on the streetscene and highway safety. The application was recommended for approval and was permitted, subject to two conditions.
The application was permitted by the Director of Planning and Building Control under delegated authority. The key planning considerations were the impact on the streetscene and highway safety. The existing shopfront was noted as tired and worn, detracting from the building and the street, which supported the case for replacement.
Strategic Plan
relates to development that is in accordance with its land use designation
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 permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This permission relates to the installation of a replacement shop front, 15-17 Strand Street, Douglas as shown by Location Plan, Site Plan, Photograph, D405-EL-01 and IM-MT/2011/01 received 24th August 2011.
