International Business School, The Nunnery, Old Castletown Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 1qb
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Strategic Policy 1
Requires development to make best use of resources including redundant land and buildings while utilising existing infrastructure. Business Isle of Man notes the proposal redevelops disused stable, feed and tack store buildings on land within Douglas settlement boundary.
Spatial Policy 5
Emphasises locating employment-generating development within existing centres. Noted as relevant by Business Isle of Man for the Nunnery's location in the Island's main employment area.
Strategic Policy 6 - Major employment-generating development
Ensures adequate supply of land and premises to support business growth. Business Isle of Man highlights the proposal strengthens supply of modern commercial accommodation in high demand.
Business Policy 7
Recognises heritage assets require new viable uses or complementary development to secure long-term future where historic buildings cannot be altered. Business Isle of Man states new buildings provide only practicable means of contemporary office space while protecting historic core.
Environment Policy 30
Requires sensitive design, appropriate materials and protection of setting of Registered Buildings. Business Isle of Man notes revised design with traditional forms, reconstructed stone walling reflecting vernacular architecture.
Environment Policy 34
In maintenance, alteration or extension of pre-1920 buildings, use of traditional materials preferred. Referenced in heritage impact assessment.
Environment Policy 40
Development not permitted which damages, disturbs or detracts from important archaeological site or setting. Heritage assessment identifies high impact on sub-surface remains requiring investigations.
Environment Policy 41
Requires archaeological evaluations prior to determination for sites of known or potential significance, with excavations/recording if remains affected. Heritage assessment recommends consultation with Manx National Heritage.
Environment Policy 42
New development in settlements must account for character and identity of locality. Referenced in heritage assessment.
General Policy 2
Development in accordance with zoning provided it respects site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; incorporates existing landscape features like trees. Referenced in arboricultural and planning statement documents.
Environment Policy 3
Development not permitted resulting in unacceptable loss/damage to woodland of amenity/conservation value. Arboricultural report confirms no woodland removal.
supports this application as it provides modern office space on the Nunnery Estate, aligns with Strategic Plan policies on efficient land use, business growth, and heritage preservation through complementary development, and offers economic benefits including estimated 48-96 jobs
Business Isle of Man supports the application for erection of two two-storey buildings comprising eight lettable units at The Nunnery, Old Castletown Road, Douglas.
Business Isle of Man, Department for Enterprise
SupportBusiness Isle of Man supports this application.; The proposal therefore offers a sustainable and long-term economic benefit for the Nunnery and the wider Douglas area.; In summary, the proposal represents a positive and policy-aligned investment in the Island's economy.
