89/04166/BApproved
5 October 2017 · Committee
Rtekk Holding Ltd, Park House, Isle Of Man Business Park, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 2qz
This application sought permission to convert the ground floor of Park House, an office building within the Isle of Man Business Park in Douglas, into a coffee shop. The existing office use was to be retained on the floor above. The Planning Committee approved the application on 5 October 2017, in line with the officer's recommendation. The decision was granted subject to three conditions. The site has a notable planning history, with six previous applications recorded.
The Planning Committee permitted the application, subject to three conditions. The proposal to convert the ground floor of an existing office building into a coffee shop, while retaining office use on the upper floor, was found acceptable.
Business Policy 5
Business Policy 5: On land zoned for industrial use, permission will be given only for industrial development or for storage and distribution; retailing will not be permitted except where either: (a) the items to be sold could not reasonably be sold from a town centre location because of their size or nature; or (b) the items to be sold are produced on the site and their sale could not reasonably be severed from the overall business; and, in respect of (a) or (b), where it can be demonstrated that the sales would not detract from the vitality and viabil ity of the appropriate town centre shopping area. 9.2.7 Where industrial development is proposed, it is essential that all parking and manoeuvring by vehicles which will be generated by the use of the site can be accommodated within the site and off the highway. This is particularly important within industrial estates where lack of parking and manoeuvring space can create significant difficulties for other estate users, particularly where the use of large and articulated vehicles is involved. Where mezzani ne levels are proposed after a building has been completed, the Department may require more parking space to accommodate the additional traffic which would be generated. The standards of parking provision which will be required are set out in Appendix 7. 9.2.8 Local requirements for industrial development of a particular sort will be identified during the preparation of Area Plans. The Department is aware that, within some parts of the Island, there is a demand for small "starter units".
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
The approved use of the First Floor and Attic Floor of Park House, as shown on Drawing APL-01 (date-stamped as having been received 14th July 2017) shall be restricted to Use Class 4 of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development Order) 2012.
Condition 3
The number of covers within the approved café use shall not, unless otherwise agreed in advance and in writing with the Department, exceed 70.