4 January 2016 · Planning Committee
Braddan Bridge House, Peel Road, Braddan, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM4 4tn
Braddan Bridge House, previously a dwelling converted in 2010 to three self-contained holiday apartments for visitors with disabilities, is located on the northern side of Braddan Bridge with Braddan Road to the east.
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The proposal was deemed acceptable because the extension is well-designed to match the existing building's materials, ridge line, and gable form, respecting the site's prominent position in the street…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affect character, amenity, traffic safety, or parking; provide safe access. Officer assessed extension as matching existing ridge/gable/materials, ramp mitigated by topography, parking adequate per site visit, no amenity/highway harm, allowing approval despite woodland zoning.
Environment Policy 3
Seeks to protect woodland areas. No trees affected by proposal, so compliant despite woodland zoning.
Business Policy 11
Tourism development must align with sustainable objectives and countryside protections. Supported growth of established accessible tourist unit in niche market.
Transport Policy 7
Requires parking per Appendix 7 standards (1 space/1-bed apt, 2 spaces/2+ bed apt). Site accommodates 5+ spaces including adapted vehicles, confirmed by site visit and Highway Services.
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.
no objection
do not oppose subject to adequate off street parking for existing and additional use, minimum 5 spaces for larger adapted mobility vehicles
fully support; unique exceptional accessible facilities with high demand and occupancy, only premises with 'M3ie' rating on Island, needed additional accommodation
Braddan Parish Commissioners had no objections, Department of Economic Development fully supports the application due to demand for accessible tourist accommodation, and DOI Highways do not oppose subject to a parking condition.
Braddan Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionIt was unanimously resolved that the Commissioners had no objections to the following Planning Applications.
Department of Economic Development Tourism Division
SupportJoey Dunlop House is currently the only premises on the Island with this rating.; This demonstrates a clear demand for this type of accommodation which is not available elsewhere on the Island.; Quality and Service Team at Isle of Man Tourism, Department of Economic Development fully supports the above planning application.
DOI Highways
Conditional No ObjectionDo not oppose with condition/comment; DNOC on 18.11.15
Conditions requested: Applicant needs to ensure adequate off street parking is provided to cater for existing and additional increase of use. If approved, this site will need to provide a minimum of 5 parking spaces which can accommodate larger, specially adapted mobility vehicles.
