5 December 2025 · Delegated
7-17, Wellington Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2as
The application at 7–17 Wellington Street, Douglas proposes installation of floodlighting, gobo projectors and wall lights to the front elevation, along with shopfront entrance paving and painting of the front elevation. It also proposes new ventilation ducting and air conditioning plant to the rear elevation. The site is a multipurpose building on Wellington Street adjacent to the main pedestrianised shopping street in the city centre, and the basement area has been vacant since 2020. The decision was to approve the application, with the officer report identifying highway safety, amenity and light pollution as key issues. The formal decision wording confirms approval by 9-TEN Media Group under application reference 25/90928/B.
The delegated decision was to approve the application (permitted). The officer report highlights that the decision considered highway safety, amenity and light pollution. The formal decision notice states that the application was determined to APPROVE application 25/90928/B by 9-TEN Media Group.
General Policy 2
(b) (g) (i) (m) (n) are considered most relevant relating to character of the area and highway safety.
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 22
Environment Policy 22: Development will not be permitted where it would unacceptably harm the environment and/or the amenity of nearby properties in terms of: i) pollution of sea, surface water or groundwater; ii) emissions of airborne pollutants; and iii) vibration, odour, noise or light pollution. 7.17.2 In addition to the above, changes in the activities associated with the current permitted use of land or a building, which in themselves do not constitute development and therefore do not require planning permission, can have an adverse impact on adjacent properties by virtue of noise, light or general disturbance. For example the addition of security lig hting on a property may cause light pollution affecting adjacent properties and the wider area. The introduction of new activities into established parks and recreation areas can have an impact on neighbours. In such cases the Department would advocate t he person or organisation considering the change to give careful consideration to the potential impact of such activity in terms of location, siting and design.
Urban Environment Proposal 3
Development proposals must make a positive contribution to local character and distinctiveness.
Condition 1
- 1. The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
- 2. The materials to be used in the external surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall accord with Dr No's 1465-P-104B, 1465-P-105B, 1465-P-106, 1465-P-107 and 1465-P-108.
Condition 3
- 3. The intensity of illumination from the floodlights and wall lights to the building frontage herbey granted shall not exceed 2600 lm.
Erection of building comprising two retail units café/bar and floors for leisure usage
Permitted
Additional use for Basement to be used for Night Club/Public House
Permitted
Additional use for Ground Floor Level to include shop, café/bar or restaurant
Permitted
Alterations to shop front, installation of new window and artwork to gable elevation and erection of advertisement sign
Permitted
Conversion of Ground Floor from Café/Bar to Disco/Nightclub
Permitted
Alterations and Installation of Pizza vending machine
Permitted
Change of use of retail unit to food and drink place
Permitted
Installation of Illuminated advertisements and logo projector
Awaiting determination
Installation of Illuminated advertisements and logo projector
Awaiting determination