16 October 2009 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
Pizza Hut, 1-5, Walpole Avenue, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2lt
The proposal sought to vary condition 2 of the 2000 permission PA 00/01498/C, which restricted the premises (trading as The Curry Lounge) to operating between 0800-1900 daily, except during TT/Grand Prix fortnights and certain events.
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The officer assessed the proposal against concerns from the Architectural Liaison Officer (PC Mike Radcliffe) that uncontrolled late-night takeaways act as 'honey pots' attracting anti-social behaviou…
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 from the adopted Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007 was identified as relevant. The officer assessed the variation against amenity impacts in the commercial context, finding the extended hours acceptable due to no nearby residences and the site's commercial character. No specific tension noted; proposal deemed compliant.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Opening hours
This approval relates to the use of the premises for the preparation and sale of hot and cold for consumption on or off the premises; the premises may be operated only within the period of 0800-2300 each day, except during TT fortnight and Grand Prix fortnight, when the operation may continue until midnight. The premises may only be operated outside the approved opening times on special occasions and with prior written approval of the Planning Authority.
Approved drawings
This permission relates to drawing numbers 1473-01 and 1473-02 date stamped 6th August 2009.
no objection to the proposals
Douglas Corporation has no objection to the application. Isle of Man Constabulary recommends conditional approval with specific opening hours to prevent late-night operation.
Key concern: late-night takeaway type premises act as 'honey pots' increasing opportunities for criminal or anti-social behaviour
Douglas Corporation
No ObjectionDouglas Corporation have no objection to the proposals listed below.
Isle of Man Constabulary
Conditional No ObjectionResearch has shown that late-night takeaway type premises act as 'honey pots.' They cause persons to remain in the area for an inordinate period of time increasing the opportunities for criminal or anti-social behaviour.; Whilst it is noted that the applicant has not stated an intention to operate during the early hours of the morning, it is imperative that this situation does not occur by default.
Conditions requested: a condition be placed upon any approval granted in respect of the said applications to the effect that the premises may operate between 0800hrs and 2300hrs daily (except during special event periods specified within condition 2)
