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Memo produced 28.07.2017 Representation from the Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division- PA Ref 17/00695/C Applicant Scott Duckworth Site Address 26A Summerhill Road Onchan Isle Of Man IM3 1LY Highway Services Comment made Defer - awaiting information Highways Representation history for this case. DEFER on 20/07/17 Conditions (if any) The proposal is to use a hairdressers as a dog grooming salon. The premises is on a road where parking is restricted although loading is permitted. The use as a dog grooming salon is likely to involve dogs being dropped off and picked up at a later time, rather than the customer waiting for the length of the appointment. This is acceptable as cars can be parked elsewhere and dogs walked to the premises, or a car can load/unload at the kerbside. A matter of more concern is the use of the premises for dog massage therapy. In these circumstances the dogs are more likely to have restricted walking ability and the customer is going to spend longer dropping off / picking up the animal as there will be discussions regarding treatment, resulting in a higher incidence of a vehicle being parked illegaly on the road outside the premises causing an obstruction. The applicant should provide a statement detailing the number of vehicles that are expected and where they will be parked, paying particular attention to the concerns above. It may be the case that this is not the appropriate location for a therapy based service. Highway Services requests that the application is deferred to allow the applicant to consider the above. Highways Officer HR

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Memo produced 28.07.2017 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.