19 January 2016 · Director of Planning and Building Control (Michael Gallagher), following Planning Committee resolution on 15/09/2014
43-49, Tynwald Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 1bq
The proposal seeks full planning permission for minor amendments to a previously approved (PA 08/01839/B) 5-storey apartment block providing 15 two-bedroom apartments with basement parking, including changes to the position of the disabled access ramp (now gentler slope to undercroft), bin store (relocated to undercrof…
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The proposal is an amendment to a previously approved identical scheme (PA 08/01839/B, 2010), with minor changes considered 'unobjectionable and, in many ways, an improvement': gentler wheelchair ramp…
General Policy 2
Requires development in line with zoning to respect site/surroundings (siting, scale, design), not harm townscape/amenity, provide parking/access, avoid road safety issues. Officer confirmed proposal respects mixed streetscene, average separations mitigate amenity impacts, parking compromise acceptable in town centre.
Environment Policy 42
New development must reflect local character, no inappropriate backland or removal of green spaces contributing to amenity. Proposal enhances character by replacing disused site with attractive building matching nearby flats height, no green space loss issues.
Housing Policy 5
Requires 25% affordable housing for 8+ dwellings on residential land. 4 units (25%) required via new Section 13 Agreement mirroring prior one, acceptable to DHSC.
Housing Policy 6
Residential development per area plan brief or criteria, encouraging good design. No brief specified; proposal's design adds architectural variety, high quality.
Recreation Policy 3
New residential (10+ dwellings) must provide open space per Appendix 6 standards. 960sqm required; prior £30k payment to playground improvements satisfies, no on/off-site needed.
Transport Policy 4
Highways to accommodate development traffic safely. Highway Services no objection; access/turning conditioned.
Transport Policy 7
Parking per standards, relaxable near bus routes if no unacceptable on-street parking. 15 spaces (vs 30 req.) accepted in town centre near buses/bike facilities/private parks.
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.
Bicycle and motorcycle parking
The development shall not be occupied or operated until the secure and covered bicycle store and/or motorcycling parking bays(s) have been provided in accordance with the approved plans. The secure and covered bicycle store and/or motorcycling parking bays shall be retained at all times thereafter. Reason: To promote sustainable travel in the interests of reducing pollution and congestion.
Bin storage facilities
None of the residential units hereby approved shall be occupied until bin storage facilities have been provided in accordance with details which have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. The facilities so provided shall be retained thereafter. Reason: In the interests of residential amenity for future occupiers of the residential units hereby approved.
Vehicular and pedestrian access
None of the residential units hereby approved shall be occupied until the vehicular and pedestrian means of access have been constructed in accordance with the approved plans. Those means of access shall thereafter be kept available at all times for their respective purposes. Reason: In the interests of residential amenity for future occupiers of the residential units hereby approved and also in the interests of pedestrian and highway safety.
do not oppose the application
need for updated Section 13 Agreement for affordable housing; modified version of prior agreement suffices, no additional provision requested
