27 January 2015 · Planning Committee
Vino, 1, Quines Corner, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 4lf
The proposal involves converting an empty former sweet shop on a prominent corner site to a mixed-use shop and small wine bar of 28sqm floorspace, with external changes including removal of stall riser tiles (replaced by render), addition of transom bars to windows with frosted glazing and vinyl for privacy, and replac…
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The officer considered the principle of the mixed shop/wine bar use acceptable in the mixed-use zoned vibrant North Quay area with existing pubs and restaurants, supporting the night-time economy with…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect surroundings (b), not adversely affect townscape character (c), not harm residential amenity or locality character (g), provide satisfactory access/parking (h), and not unacceptably impact road safety/traffic (i). Officer assessed proposal compliant due to small scale, noise mitigation, enhancement works and urban location minimising parking concerns.
Environment Policy 22
Prohibits development unacceptably harming amenity via noise, vibration etc. Previous refusal cited failure here due to inadequate noise demonstration; now satisfied via acoustic report, EHO support and no pub connection.
Environment Policy 35
Requires Conservation Area development to preserve/enhance character. Assessed as enhanced by smartening tired unit via timber fascia, render and transom alterations.
Transport Policy 7
Requires parking per standards, relaxable in urban/Conservation Areas with public transport. Acceptable due to town centre location, nearby car parks/bus links and no Highway objection despite increased demand.
new retail provision at a scale appropriate. Major retail development proposals to be supported by Retail Impact Assessment
Supports retail in existing areas at appropriate scale. Small wine bar/shop fits mixed zone without adverse impact.
Business Policy 10
Retail in town centres. Site in established centre, no Retail Impact Assessment needed for minor scale.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Opening hours
No customers shall be served or remain in the building outside of the following hours: 11am to 11pm on Mondays to Saturdays inclusive, and 11am to 9pm on Sundays and Bank Holidays.
Acoustic ceiling
The acoustic ceiling, as shown on approved plan 1422-QC-200 Rev A, shall be installed prior to the application site being put to the use hereby approved, and shall also be retained as such thereafter.
No wall openings to pub
For the avoidance of doubt, there shall be no creation of any openings in the internal wall separating the application site from the adjacent Bridge Inn.
I've spoken to our Alcohol Unit staff and they have nothing further to add
The conclusions of the 'Soundtesting' report would appear to address the noise issues
agreed not to raise an objection to the application providing that a satisfactory response is received from the relevant Environmental Health Officer regarding the proposed acoustic improvements
Environmental Health raised concerns on noise, toilets, and layout but noted soundtesting addresses noise with future nuisance enforcement possible; conditional no objection pending EH confirmation on acoustics. Douglas Borough Council and Highways issued no objections, with DBC as landowner agreeing to lease amendment.
Key concern: Toilet provision inadequate for patron numbers (one vs two required)
Environmental Health Officer (Phil Faragher)
Conditional No Objection"The conclusions of the "Soundtesting" report would appear to address the noise issues, but the rider would be that this will not exclude the Department from taking future action should a Statutory Nuisance occur".; "up to 50 patrons, two separate toilets are required. However a concession has been made in the past for smaller premises, accommodating 20 or less patrons. Whereby, one toilet and hand basin would be seen as acceptable."
Conditions requested: Business operator/architect to provide detailed layout of premises showing location of equipment (fridges, sinks, wash hand basins etc) within servery area; Toilet provision to be assessed based on patron numbers (two separate WCs for up to 50 patrons, one acceptable concession for 20 or fewer)
Alcohol Unit (Mike Radcliffe)
No Objection"Our Alcohol Unit are fully aware of the application and have no concerns regarding the proposed use of the site."; "I've spoken to our Alcohol Unit staff and they have nothing further to add."
Highway Services Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose
Douglas Borough Council
Conditional No Objectionnot to raise an objection to the application providing that a satisfactory response is received from the relevant Environmental Health Officer regarding the proposed acoustic improvements to the floor separating the shop unit from the residential flats above.
Conditions requested: Satisfactory response from relevant Environmental Health Officer regarding proposed acoustic improvements to floor separating shop unit from residential flats above
