5 February 2026 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Unit 16, Tower House, Loch Promenade, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2lz
Infinity Dental And Beauty Spa Ltd applied to add dental and medical clinic uses to the existing office use in Unit 16 on the second floor of the Opul Centre on Castle Street in Douglas. The proposal involves no external alterations and complements existing similar uses in the complex, such as a dental clinic and medic…
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The officer assessed the proposal against Section 18(4) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999, confirming it preserves the character and appearance of the Conservation Area since there are no exte…
General Policy 2
Sets general standards for acceptable development. The officer concluded the proposal meets this policy as it results in no new or increased impacts on the public highway or visual amenity of the streetscene.
Environment Policy 35
Requires development in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character and appearance, per Section 18(4) of the 1999 Act and para 7.29.2. No external changes mean appearance is preserved; character unaffected in mixed-use shopping street.
Transport Policy 7
Requires adequate parking (Appendix 7: 3 spaces per consulting room plus staff, minimum 6 here). Acceptable due to town centre location with public car park 50m away and bus links; Highway Services no objection.
no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking as the site is the sustainable Douglas centre with public transport services operating and public car parking spaces nearby.
no objection
