9 November 2011 · Delegated - Development Control Manager
Salon Rouge, Diamond House, Demesne Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3ds
The proposal involves internal alterations and conversion of unused storage space within an existing commercial building on the corner of Demesne Road and Westmoreland Road in Douglas to create a gymnasium on the first floor with four dance studios and a members-only coffee lounge, plus ground floor facilities includin…
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Although the site is designated as Predominantly Residential in the Douglas Local Plan, the officer noted the long-established retail use and variety of commercial activities in the immediate locality…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affect amenity, highways, character; provide parking. Officer assessed proposal complies as alterations limited, no harm to streetscene or unacceptable highway impact given urban location.
Environment Policy 43
Supports regeneration of run-down areas by reusing sound built fabric rather than demolition. Officer concluded proposal makes beneficial use of vacant parts of existing commercial building.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the alteration and conversion of redundant storage area to a gymnasium to be used in conjunction with existing health/beauty facility, Diamond House, Demesne Road, Douglas as shown by PTA-43-01, PTA-43-02, PTA-43-03 and PTA-43-04 received 16th August 2011, PTA-43-5 A and PTA-43-06A received 8th September 2011 and PTA-43-09 received 2nd November 2011.
Parking layout
Prior to the building being used as approved by this application, the parking layout must be constructed in accordance with drawing PTA-43-09 and retained as such thereafter.
Do not oppose; has no adverse traffic management, parking or road safety implications. Amended plans demonstrated parking for staff and location of cycle stand.
no objection to the proposals
Douglas Corporation repeatedly stated no objection to the application. Highways Division initially objected due to insufficient parking but later withdrew objection following amended plans.
Key concern: insufficient parking spaces (6 required per IOM Strategic Plan)
Douglas Corporation
No ObjectionDouglas Corporation have no objection to the proposals listed below.
Douglas Corporation
No ObjectionDouglas Corporation have no objection to the proposals listed below.
Douglas Corporation
No ObjectionDouglas Corporation have no objection to the proposals listed below.
Highways Division
ObjectionIn accordance with the IOM Strategic Plan a leisure facility requires 1 space per 15 square metres gross floor space.; This application is unable to meet the required parking spaces (6).; Taking into all of the above Highways recommend refusal.
Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose has no adverse traffic management, parking or road safety implications; Note: Amended plans have demonstrated parking for staff and location of cycle stand.
