20 April 2011 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated authority under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
4, Mona Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2qd
The proposal involves converting an existing Victorian terrace dwelling at 4 Mona Street, Douglas, into four apartments: one on lower ground and ground floors, and one each on the upper three floors.
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The officer assessed the proposal against General Policy 2, finding it acceptable as it did not adversely affect the character of the surrounding townscape or locality, provided satisfactory amenity s…
General Policy 2
Permits development if it does not adversely affect townscape character (c), amenity of residents or locality character (g), and provides satisfactory amenity standards including access and parking (h). Officer found proposal compliant as rear dormer not visible in street scene, some parking provided, and no neighbour amenity harm.
Environment Policy 35
Requires development in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character and protect special features. Assessed against rear dormer, considered unattractive but acceptable in rear elevation not affecting street scene; building's deterioration and lack of traditional features weighed in favour.
Housing Policy 17
Permits conversions to flats in residential areas if adequate space for drying/refuse/amenity/parking, pleasant outlook from principal rooms, and parking if practical. Satisfied as units self-contained with outlooks, yard for parking, though parking stressed area noted.
Transport Policy 7
Requires parking per Appendix 7 standards (1 space per 1-bed apt, 2 per 2+ bed). Proposal provided four spaces matching requirement, Highways confirmed sufficiency for 2 vehicles with manoeuvrability despite initial drawing concerns.
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 the existing dwelling into four apartments as shown in drawings 04 P1 received 26th November 2010, 01 P3 received 23rd December 2010, 06 P2 received 13th January 2011 and 05 P3 received 11th March 2011.
Do not oppose as it has no adverse traffic management, parking or road safety implications
No comment / no objection
