8 June 2015 · Delegated
East 46, 46, Bucks Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3ad
This application sought permission to change the use of existing storage units at the rear of 46 Bucks Road, Douglas, Isle of Man, to provide a self-contained office with associated parking. During the course of the application, an amendment was made to include a ground-floor link between the two buildings on site. It was also clarified that the upper floors would be used for storage connected to the main restaurant or the owner, and that a garage would be used by the owner for their own vehicle. The application was permitted on 8 June 2015 by delegated decision, in line with the officer's recommendation to approve.
The application was permitted on 8 June 2015 under delegated authority. The officer recommended approval, and the decision aligns with that recommendation. Limited detail is available on the specific planning reasons beyond the officer's recommendation to permit.
General Policy 2 of the Strategic Plan 2007
allows for development in accordance with the zoning of the site subject to various criteria
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
