19 December 2022 · Delegated
10a-18, Duke Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2ay
This application sought permission to replace refrigeration plant at the Co-Op supermarket at 18 Duke Street, Douglas, Isle of Man. The site is a two-storey mid-terraced property on the eastern side of Duke Street, north of Lord Street. The application was decided by delegated authority and permitted on 19 December 2022. The case officer, Mr Chris Balmer, recommended approval.
The application was permitted on 19 December 2022 under delegated authority. The officer recommended approval, and no conflict with that recommendation is recorded.
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
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
Area Plan for the East 2020
the application site is within an area recognised as being within a mixed use area (Strand Street) under the Area Plan for the East 2020
