10 April 2018 · Planning Committee
38, Murrays Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3hw
The proposal involves internal and external alterations to an existing three-storey end-of-terrace house to create a 10-bedroom tourist hostel, with a new cycle storage extension matching the existing annex projection, motorcycle parking spaces, children's play area in the front garden, seating in the side garden, and …
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The officer assessed whether the minor amendments to the previously approved 10-bed hostel scheme (17/01028/B) contravened Strategic Plan policies, noting the original proposal was already deemed acce…
General Policy 2
Requires development in residential zoning to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affect amenity, character, highway safety, or provide adequate parking/access. Officer tested the hostel amendments against criteria (b), (c), (g), (h), (i), finding them acceptable as changes were minor, comparable to lawful HMO, and included sustainable parking without worsening impacts.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with article 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Motorcycle and cycle parking provision
Prior to the occupation of any of the hostel rooms or use of the associated facilities, the motorcycle parking and cycle storage areas shall be provided and remain free from obstruction thereafter. Reason: To ensure that the strategic plan car parking standards are met in the interest of highway safety.
Dropped kerb for motorcycle parking
The motorcycle parking areas as shown in the submitted plans shall not be brought into use until such time as a dropped kerb has been provided. Reason: To ensure that the motorcycle parking areas are not used without the provision of a dropped kerb, which would enable the space to be accessed safely and to avoid damage to the highway. The advice and permission of the Department of Infrastructure is recommended in this respect.
Air source heat pumps details
Prior to the installation of any air source heat pumps, the applicant must have had approved by the Department details of this equipment, including noise emission levels and the development must be undertaken in accordance with these details. Reason: To control potential noise nuisance from this element of the development.
Short-let holiday accommodation only
The development hereby approved shall not be used or occupied other than for the purpose of short-let holiday accommodation and shall not be used as separate dwelling units. The accommodation hereby approved shall not be occupied by the same person(s) for a single period or cumulative periods exceeding 28 days in any calendar year. Reason: To ensure that the development is only used and occupied as short let holiday accommodation as proposed in the application.
Bike store door/window not over highway
Neither the proposed door nor the window serving the bicycle store may open outward over the highway. Reason: To ensure that the highway is not obstructed.
no objection
no objection, subject to conditions on cycle/motorcycle parking and bike store window/door details
Douglas Borough Council has no objections to application 18/00209/B.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections to the listed applications.; It should be noted that the comments are made in relation to the Town and Country Planning Acts and does not imply approval or consent under any other relevant enactment, byelaw, order or regulation.
