11 September 2025 · Delegated
Devereau Manx Kippers, 33, Castle Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2ex
Permission was granted to rebuild the gable end of an existing structure at 33 Castle Street, Douglas, a two-storey mid-terraced property on the corner of Castle Street and Frederick Street. The ground floor is occupied by Devereau's Fish Mongers. The main planning consideration was the potential visual impact of the works on the surrounding street scene. The application was approved on 11 September 2025 with one condition attached. The decision was made under delegated authority by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture, with the officer also recommending approval.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved the application on 11 September 2025. The key planning consideration was the potential visual impact on the street scene, which was found to be acceptable.
General Policy 2
it is considered the proposal would comply with General Policy 2
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.
