27 April 2018 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Landlords Supply, 19, Peel Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 4qa
The proposal involves small-scale changes to the entrance of a doctor's surgery located within the curtilage of the former Nobles Hospital site along Westmoreland Road, Douglas. Specifically, it seeks to remove existing external doors and widen the openings to the curved entrance corridor to improve public access.
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The officer concluded that the proposed works are minor alterations to a substantial building which would enable better access for members of the public.
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in accordance with land-use zoning and other policies provided it respects the site and surroundings in terms of siting, layout, scale, form, design, and landscaping; does not adversely affect amenity, character, highways, or wildlife; and provides satisfactory access and parking. The officer assessed the minor entrance alterations as compliant with these criteria, noting no concerns with design, access improvements, or impacts on amenity or traffic. The hospital zoning further supported the proposal with no tensions identified.
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.
do not oppose the application
no highway implications
Douglas Borough Council has no objections to the application, and DOI Highways Division has no highways interest.
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.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 6-4-18
