11 August 2017 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
38, Murrays Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3hw
The site is an existing three-storey end-of-terrace house in a predominantly residential area of Douglas, previously approved as a House in Multiple Occupation. The proposal involves internal refurbishment to provide 11 bedrooms (mostly with bunk beds and en-suites, accommodating up to 4 people per room plus cots), gro…
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The officer assessed whether an 11-bed tourist hostel would impact adjacent properties' amenity, highway safety, and visual character, replacing a previously approved 12-bed HMO.
General Policy 2
Requires development in residential zoning to respect site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/design, avoid adverse impacts on townscape/amenity/road safety, and provide safe access/parking. Officer assessed proposal complies as hostel use suits location near transport, sustainable parking meets standards, no amenity harm, and external changes minimal without affecting character.
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.
Dropped kerb access
Prior to the use of the motorcycle parking areas as shown in the submitted plans, access must be provided via a dropped kerb. Reason: To enable the spaces to be accessed safely and to avoid damage to the highway. The advice and permission of the Department of Infrastructure is recommended in this respect.
Parking and storage provision
Prior to the occupation of any dwelling the motorcycle parking and cycle storage areas shown in the approved plans shall be provided and remain free from obstruction thereafter. Reason: To ensure that the strategic plan car parking standards are met in the interest of highway safety.
Does not oppose subject to condition on motorcycle parking and cycle storage provision
Supports as it increases tourist accommodation range, includes sustainable features, and brings life to an old building
No objection subject to conditions on Sewerage Act compliance
Highways Division does not oppose the application subject to a condition ensuring motorcycle parking and cycle storage are provided prior to occupation. Douglas Borough Council supports the proposal for increasing tourist accommodation and sustainable features.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
Conditional No ObjectionHighway Services does not oppose this application subject the following condition; Do not oppose with condition/comment; DNOC on 14/07/17
Conditions requested: Prior to the occupation of any dwelling the motorcycle parking and cycle storage areas shall be provided and remain free from obstruction thereafter.
Douglas Borough Council
SupportDouglas Borough Council supports this proposal on the grounds that A) It increases the range of tourist accommodation offering in Douglas; B) It contains sustainable innovative features; and C) It is bringing into use an old building.
