29 February 2024 · Delegated
Jade Garden Chinese Take Away, 50, Broadway, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4ew
Permission was granted for external works at 50 Broadway, Douglas, Isle of Man. The proposal involved replacing an existing plywood facade with treated wood cladding, installing stone cladding below the windows, and replacing the external doors. The property is a two-storey building on a prominent corner plot where four roads meet, and the officer's report noted it had a rundown exterior appearance. The works were assessed against their effect on the character and appearance of the area and any potential highway impact. The application was approved on 29 February 2024 under delegated authority, with three conditions attached to the permission.
The application was approved by the Head of Development Management under delegated authority. The key planning considerations were the effect on the character and appearance of the area and any impact on the highway, both of which were found to be acceptable.
Town and Country Planning Act (1999)
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General Policy 2
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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 35
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Environment Policy 35: Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area, and will ensure that the special features contributing to the character and quality are protected against inappropriate development. 7.30 Development adjacent to Conservation Areas 7.30.1 It is often the case that important views into and out of a Conservation Area can contribute significantly to its character. It is necessary to assess the impact any development adjacent to conservation areas may have on such views.
Planning Circular 7/98
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Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
Notwithstanding the details provided within this application, no permission is given for the signage shown upon the Detailed Plan, dated received 19th January 2024.
Condition 3
No development shall commence until a schedule of materials and finishes and samples of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The development shall not be carried out unless in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area.
