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Memo produced 24.07.2017 Representation from the Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division- PA Ref 17/00687/B Applicant Nelly Christian Site Address 38 Murrays Road Douglas Isle Of Man IM2 3HW Highway Services Comment made Do not oppose with condition/comment Highways Representation history for this case. DNOC on 14/07/17 Conditions (if any) The proposal is to use a HMO/apartment block as tourist accommodation in the form of a hostel. The building is located at the end of a terrace of buildings and has no space for off street car parking; on street car parking is restricted by disc zone regulations. The proposal includes provision of off street motorcycle parking and bicycles will be provided for hire by residents. The applicant is committed to reducing journeys by car by promoting the use of public transport. The building is close to public transport links and has good pedestrian links with both services and tourist attractions. Any use of this building will generate pedestrian and vehicular traffic and there is no possibility of providing off street car parking. The applicant has made efficient use of the available outside areas to provide off road motorcycle parking and covered bicycle parking. Highway Services does not oppose this application subject the following condition:

1. Prior to the occupation of any dwelling the motorcycle parking and cycle storage areas 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. Highways Officer HR

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Memo produced 24.07.2017 Code definition DEFER Highways input deferred pending further information/input DNO Do not oppose DNOC Do not oppose subject to condition NHI No highways interest O Oppose Please note that whilst the content of this memo has been completed by Officers from DOI Highways, the detail has been produced by DEFA P&BC for the benefit of the planning application file and P&BC online services.