7 August 2012
2a, Berkeley Street Lane, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3rn
The proposal sought retrospective permission to change the use of the first and second floor of a building previously used as a joinery workshop, warehouse, and office (Class 5) to office accommodation (Class 4).
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no objection to the proposals
Highways do not oppose this application as there are no adverse traffic management, parking or road safety implications
Public representations include no objection in principle with conditions from John Skinner and objections from G.A. Walmsley and Mike Byrne primarily over parking and traffic; statutory responses from Douglas Borough Council and Highways Division raise no objections.
Key concern: parking difficulties and traffic congestion
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Corporation have no objection to the proposals listed below.
Highways Division
No ObjectionOff street parking arrangements do not comply with the IOM Strategic Plan. Taking into account the location Highways do not oppose this application as there are no adverse traffic management, parking or road safety implications
John Skinner
Conditional No ObjectionWhilst in principle I do not object to the above Planning Application; should the Committee be minded to approve the application I would request that the hours of business be restricted to the normal working day ie 08.30 to 17.30hrs Monday to Friday; obscure glazing be fitted to the windows that overlook the rear of nos. 4 and 6 Berkeley Street
Conditions requested: hours of business restricted to 08.30 to 17.30hrs Monday to Friday; obscure glazing fitted to windows overlooking rear of nos. 4 and 6 Berkeley Street
G.A. Walmsley
ObjectionMy previous concerns and comments I believe are still valid; concern about parking problems has certainly come to fruition; part of what I believe to be an illegal development has been used by a company called Spot on Cleaners
Mike Byrne
Objectionvastly increased amount of traffic in the lane; Restricted access to the rear of my property; No designated parking areas for the premises; There are people already living in the property
