Officer Planning Report Recommendations

Application No.: 08/00376/B Applicant: R G Joughin Proposal: Erection of a smoking shelter Site Address: - Albert Hotel - Chapel Row - Douglas - Isle Of Man - IM1 2BJ --- ### Considerations Case Officer: Mrs F Mullen Photo Taken: Mrs F Mullen Site Visit: Delegation Expected Decision Level: Delegation --- ### Written Representations --- ### Consultations Consultee: Highways Division Notes: Do not oppose Consultee: Douglas Corporation Notes:** No objection ---

Officer's Report

Planning approval is sought for the erection of an awning over the rear yard area of the Albert Hotel public house, 3 Chapel Row, Douglas. At present the yard area is unused and faces an alleyway. It is considered that the erection of the awning which would provide an area for smoking, would have no adverse visual impact. There are no residential properties within the immediate vicinity that would be adversely affected by the proposal.

Douglas Corporation advise of no objection, and the Department of Transport Highways Division advise that they do not oppose the development.

It is recommended that the following parties are accorded Interested Party Status in accordance with Government Circular 1/06:

• Douglas Corporation
• Department of Transport Highways Division

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Recommendation

Recommended Decision: Permitted

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5 May 2008

08/00376/B

Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal

C : Conditions for approval <br> N : Notes attached to conditions <br> R : Reasons for refusal <br> 0 : Notes attached to refusals

C 1. The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.

C 2. This approval relates to the plans and information submitted as part of this application and date stamped 26th February 2008 and 10th March 2008.

I confirm that this decision accords with Government Circular No 44/05 (Delegation of Functions to Director of Planning and Building Control)

Decision Made : Permitted Date : Signed : M. I. McCauley

Director of Planning and Building Control