4 January 2012 · Development Control Manager
Africa House, Woodbourne Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3ap
The proposal involved using the ground floor of a recent two-storey extension to Africa House for office space including reception, kitchen and toilets, and the first floor for four en-suite bedrooms and open-plan living/kitchen area, as a temporary measure for 5 years while awaiting approval for new headquarters elsew…
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The officer assessed the principle of temporary office use in a predominantly residential Conservation Area against Business Policy 7, which directs new office space to designated areas but allows exc…
Environment Policy 35
Requires development in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character and protect special features. Officer judged minor external changes (roof lights, windows) acceptable as not readily visible to public, thus preserving Conservation Area character.
Business Policy 7
Directs new office space to town centres or zoned land, with exceptions for business parks or historic buildings where office use secures viable future maintenance. Site not designated for offices and in residential area, but temporary use in substantial Conservation Area building by owner accepted exceptionally as short-term interim solution aiding investment.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of 1 year from the date of this notice.
Temporary permission expiry
This permission is temporary only and accordingly the temporary office and associated staff accommodation must be removed and the use must cease on or before 1st January 2017.
Approved plans
This permission relates to roof light and window alteration and creation of temporary office and associated staff accommodation, Africa House, Woodbourne Road, Douglas as shown by 01 Survey, PLO1, PL03, PL04, PL07 and PLO8 received 20th October 2011.
no objection to this application
does not oppose this application; has no adverse traffic management, parking or road safety implications
