10 August 2012 · Senior Planning Officer under delegated authority (Article 3(13) of Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
38, Demesne Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3dy
The proposal involved converting an existing mid-terraced building, previously used as bedsits for 11 hotel staff, into three self-contained apartments: a ground floor/basement 1-bed flat, a first floor 2-bed flat, and a 2nd/3rd floor 3-bed duplex.
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The officer assessed that the proposal would intensify existing on-street parking problems in Demesne Road, already heavily congested and at saturation from prior flat conversions, failing Transport P…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect surroundings, provide satisfactory amenity including parking, and not adversely affect road safety or traffic. Assessed as relevant but failed on parking and amenity impacts despite residential zoning.
Environment Policy 35
Permits development in Conservation Areas only if preserving or enhancing character. No external alterations proposed, so negligible impact on building or area character.
Housing Policy 17
Permits conversions to flats if providing adequate amenity space, pleasant outlook from principal rooms, and if practical car-parking. Failed due to bedrooms in flats 1 and 2 lacking natural light, though living rooms had street outlook.
Transport Policy 7
Requires parking per Appendix 7 standards (1 space/1-bed apt, 2 spaces/2+ bed apts). Proposal provided none for required 5 spaces; no demonstrated basis for relaxation despite Conservation Area and bus proximity, as on-street parking already unacceptable.
no objection
advisory note relating to electricity connection
advice in relation to Housing (Flats) Regulations 1982; flats must comply and be registered prior to occupation
