9 November 2015 · Delegated
10a-18, Duke Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2ay
This application sought permission to install replacement safety railings to the rear elevation of the Co-op Supermarket in Douglas, Isle of Man. The application was decided under delegated authority and was permitted on 9 November 2015. The case officer, Miss Abigail Morgan, recommended approval. The available evidence is limited to the officer report.
The application was permitted on 9 November 2015 under delegated authority. The officer recommended approval, and the decision aligns with that recommendation. Limited evidence is available beyond the officer report.
General Policy 2
complies with parts (b), (c) and (g)
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
