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 permission to change the use of an existing restaurant/cafe known as The Curry Lounge at 1, 3 & 5 Walpole Avenue in Douglas to a mixed use incorporating both restaurant/cafe and takeaway facilities, with intended operation until 11pm.
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The officer assessed the change of use against General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007. The Architectural Liaison Officer raised concerns that uncontrolled takeaway hours could create …
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007 is relevant to the determination. The officer assessed the change of use for acceptability in the commercial area, finding it reasonable given no residential properties nearby, no highways objections, and mitigation via opening hours conditions. The policy test was met as surrounding commercial uses supported the mixed restaurant/takeaway operation.
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 as a restaurant/cafe and takeaway; 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 1473-03 date stamped 6th August 2009.
do not oppose has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications
No Objection in Principle subject to grease trap provision
no objection to the proposals
Multiple consultees responded to planning application 09/01313/C with no objections from Douglas Borough Engineer, Drainage Services (subject to grease trap condition), and Access Office (with access recommendations), while Police raised concerns about late-night operations recommending restricted hours.
Key concern: late-night takeaway type premises act as 'honey pots' increasing opportunities for criminal or anti-social behaviour
Douglas Borough Engineer
No ObjectionDouglas Corporation have no objection to the proposals listed below.
Police Architectural Liaison Officer
Conditional No Objectionlate-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.; 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)
Douglas Drainage Services
Conditional No ObjectionNo Objection in Principle subject to:- Grease Trap; It should be noted that it is an offence under Manx legislation to permit the discharge of polluting or harmful matter to any public sewers or watercourses.
Conditions requested: No discharges of fat or other food waste which will affect the performance of the public foul sewerage system will be permitted to enter the foul sewer. It will be the responsibility of the developer/occupier of the premises to provide satisfactory means of removal and disposal for such waste.; these comments could be incorporated in the approval notice.
Access Office
No CommentThe Disabled toilet should be at least sq but it must have a turning circle of 1500 mm with the door shut.; We would recommend that the entrance has automatic doors that are at least 850 mm wide.
Conditions requested: entrance has automatic doors that are at least 850 mm wide.
