29 March 2016 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer (Sarah Corlett)
62, Murrays Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3hn
Cunningham House comprises two three-storey traditional mid-terraced properties fronting Murrays Road and backing onto a rear access lane, previously used as scout and guide headquarters with a ground floor apartment.
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The officer noted that the two properties were likely originally built and used as separate dwellings, consistent with the general characteristics of neighbouring properties in the terrace, and the si…
General Policy 2
Requires development in residential zoning to respect site surroundings in siting, layout, scale, design; not adversely affect amenity, highway safety, or traffic; and provide adequate parking. The officer assessed the proposal as compliant, noting it respects the terrace character, provides off-road parking, and has no adverse impacts on residents or roads.
Housing Policy 17
Permits conversion to flats in residential areas if adequate space for parking, amenity, drying, refuse, and pleasant outlooks from principal rooms. The officer found each dwelling complies, with two off-road parking spaces, adequate amenity space, and clear pleasant outlooks from principal rooms.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with article 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Parking and turning areas
The development hereby approved shall not be occupied or operated until the parking and turning areas have been provided in accordance with the approved plans. Such areas shall not be used for any purpose other than the parking and turning of vehicles associated with the development and shall remain free of obstruction for such use at all times. Reason: To ensure that sufficient provision is made for off-street parking and turning of vehicles in the interests of highway safety.
do not oppose the application
do not oppose
Douglas Borough Council (Building Control Manager) has no objection to application 16/00157/B among several listed applications.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objection to the proposals.; It should be noted that the above comments are made in relation to the Town and Country Planning Acts and does not imply approval or consent under any other relevant enactment, byelaw, order or regulation.
