2 August 2019 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Aingeville, 93, Woodbourne Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3aw
The site at Aingeville, 93 Woodbourne Road, Douglas, is a large traditional two-storey detached dwelling with a rear annex called Mews Cottage (81.6m²), previously used as a residential care facility until January 2018.
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The officer considered the principle of changing from a residential care home to private residential use acceptable as the site is zoned 'Predominantly Residential' in the Douglas Local Plan, presumin…
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in line with zoning if it does not adversely affect townscape character, resident amenity, provides satisfactory access/parking, and avoids unacceptable road safety/traffic impacts. The officer assessed the change of use and tourist accommodation as compliant, with residential zoning favouring the use, no amenity harm, adequate 4 parking spaces, and safer access than prior care home operations.
Environment Policy 35
Requires development in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character and protect special features. No physical alterations proposed, so officer found no impacts on Woodbourne Road Conservation Area character or appearance.
Business Policy 13
Generally permits tourist accommodation in residential properties if no compromise to neighbouring amenities. Officer found tourist use of Mews Cottage acceptable as impacts similar to residential use, with conditions preventing independent occupancy.
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.
Mews Cottage use restriction
Mews Cottage shall only be used as additional living space for 93 Woodbourne Terrace or for short term tourist use, shall remain ancillary to 93 Woodbourne Terrace and shall not be used as a separate household or sold/long term let as a separate dwelling. Reason: To ensure that the cottage building remains ancillary to the main dwelling or used for tourist purposes as approved, thus reducing future risk of an unacceptable and unsustainable permanent residency.
no objection to the application (12.07.19)
Douglas Borough Council and Highways have no objections to application 19/00701/C. No conditions are requested by either consultee.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; It should be noted that the comments are made in relation to the Town and Country Planning Acts and does not imply approval or consent under any other relevant enactment, byelaw, order or regulation.
Department of Infrastructure Highways
No ObjectionIt's not considered there are any negative highways implications associated with this application therefore no objections.; There are no suggested conditions.; Recommendation: DNO
