8 May 2007 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
Cafe, The Promenade, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7dd
The proposal involves converting an existing shelter, store, and ice cream kiosk on Laxey Promenade into a full cafe with toilets, including internal alterations like rooflights and wheelchair access. The site is in a public open space within Laxey's Conservation Area, adjacent to a residential property.
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The officer assessed that while there was no on-site parking and intensification of use, the adjacent promenade provides significant parking already used by kiosk visitors, resulting in little change …
Laxey and Lonan Area Plan proposal
The policy supports positive consideration of expansion of promenade facilities for on-premises food consumption if in keeping with Conservation Area amenities. Officer assessed the proposal aligns as it converts existing kiosk/shelter to cafe serving tourists, per the plan's village centre study recommendation.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This permission relates to the conversion of the building to a cafe and ice cream sales facility with toilets all as shown in drawing reference 07/21/la received on 1st February, 2007.
Windows and doors approval
Prior to the installation of any windows and doors, the applicant must have approved by the Planning Authority sectional details (either samples or larger scale drawings) of the proposed window and door frames and any glazing bars.
No surface water to foul sewer
There must be no discharge of surface water to the main foul sewer.
Connect to foul sewer
The proposed development must be connected to the main foul sewer.
Paving materials approval
Prior to the commencement of the development, details of the materials and pattern of paving must be submitted to the Planning Authority for consideration and approval.
no objections
no objection subject to connection to public sewer, no food waste discharge, grease trap
Multiple consultees responded to application 07/00188/B for conversion of a shelter/store and ice cream sales building to a cafe with toilets on Laxey Promenade, with most raising no objection subject to conditions on drainage, accessibility, and fire safety, though Isle of Man Water Authority objected due to parking intensification.
Key concern: The development intensifies the use and the duration of stay of the visitors and additional land is owned by the applicant to provide off street parking to serve the needs of this development.
Isle of Man Water Authority
ObjectionObjection; The development intensifies the use and the duration of stay of the visitors and additional land is owned by the applicant to provide off street parking to serve the needs of this development.
Department of Transport Drainage Division
Conditional No ObjectionNo Objection in principle, subject to the following conditions; All drainage works must conform to the requirements of the Department of Transport’s “Manx Sewers for Adoption”
Conditions requested: The proposed cafe with toilets must be connected to the public sewer in a manner acceptable to the Department of Transport Drainage Division and on terms and conditions, which must be agreed with the Division prior to the commencement of any building works. All drainage works must conform to the requirements of the Department of Transport’s “Manx Sewers for Adoption” and all necessary inspections/surveys [including CCTV] are to be carried out at the developer’s expense. A communication fee will be payable to the Department of Transport in respect of this drainage connection.; No discharges of fat or other food waste, which will affect the performance of the public foul sewerage system, will be permitted to the foul sewer. It will be the responsibility of the developer/occupier of the premises to provide satisfactory means of disposal for such waste.; A grease / fat trap is to be installed so that no grease /fat spillage from the leisure centre can drain into any public sewer.
Disability Access Office
Conditional No ObjectionEntrance should be accessible to an unassisted wheelchair user.; Where public toilet facilities are provided this should include the provision of a disabled toilet.
Conditions requested: Entrance should be accessible to an unassisted wheelchair user.; Where fixed furniture is to be used the layout should have sufficient free space as to allow an unassisted wheelchair user to manoeuvre.; Where fixed furniture is to be used, at least one table should have sufficient clearance as to accommodate the arms of a wheelchair.; All serving counters should contain at least one section suitable for Wheelchair users.; Where public toilet facilities are provided this should include the provision of a disabled toilet.; If a separate Accessible toilet is not possible then provisions should be incorporated in the general toilets.; If the above is not possible and the ladies and gents toilets are next to each other then they could be merged into one general toilet and this can be adapted.
Laxey Village Commissioners
No Objectionthere are no objections to the proposals therein.
Isle of Man Fire And Rescue Service
No CommentAdvise the Applicant to Consult the Fire Safety Department in order to discuss the general fire precautions contained within the Application.
