22 November 2011 · Delegated - Development Control Manager (Jennifer Capce)
Garage, 88, Woodbourne Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3as
The proposal involves converting the workshop section of an existing outbuilding within the curtilage of Homefield, a converted town house used as offices by the Department of Home Affairs, into additional office space with a public counter for reception and Fire Safety Unit use.
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The officer assessed whether the conversion would harm the character of the surrounding predominantly residential area or the Conservation Area.
Environment Policy 35
Requires development in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character and protect special features. The officer assessed external alterations (replacing garage door with door/window in rendered wall) and judged they would not harm the area's character or appearance.
Business Policy 7
Prefers new office space in town centres or business parks, with exceptions. Existing lawful office use and small scale of conversion justified acceptability despite residential location.
Business Policy 8
Requires new office buildings to respect scale/character of surroundings and provide parking per standards. Small-scale proposal on site with existing parking and office use complied.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This permission relates to the conversion of workshop/office to office accommodation with public counter, Homefield, 88 Woodbourne Road, Douglas as shown by 01, 02, 03, 04 and 05 received 12th October 2011.
no objection to the proposals
