23 May 2013 · Delegated
Car Spaces No 48, The Tongue, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 5aq
This application sought permission to erect an elevated car park deck over an existing car park at The Tongue, Douglas, along with changes to the existing parking layout. The site sits on the eastern side of Bridge Road between North Quay and South Quay, with neighbouring occupants including Manx Marine and Douglas Yacht Club. The officer assessed the proposal against key planning issues including its visual impact on the surrounding area, highway safety implications, and flood risk given the quayside location. The officer recommended approval subject to three conditions. The application was decided on a delegated basis, with the Council of Ministers accepting the officer's recommendation. Permission was granted on 23 May 2013.
The application was permitted on 23 May 2013 following a delegated decision, with the Council of Ministers accepting the officer's recommendation to approve. Permission was granted subject to three conditions. The key planning issues considered were visual impact, highway safety, and flood risk.
General Policy 2
Strategic Plan
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 planning approval relates to Drawing Nos. 0001, SC1271/P/10-00, SC1271-10-01, SC1271/P/10-02 Rev.A, SC1271/P/12-01 Rev.A and IM1437/SK01 (all date stamped 5 February 2013) and Drawing No.SC1271/P/10-03 Rev.B (date stamped 26 March 2013).
Condition 3
Prior to the commencement of development details of electronic signage to advise of closure of the lower level of the car park at times of flooding or potential flooding must be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Planning Authority. Prior to the first use of the car park the agreed electronic signage must be installed and be operational. The electronic signage system shall be retained and maintained thereafter for the lifespan of use of the car park.
