8 February 2011 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
50a, Allan Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3dn
The proposal involves converting existing buildings in poor state of repair, previously used as a shop with living accommodation, into two residential dwellings, each with a garage space in the rear extension. The site is in a predominantly residential area of Douglas, not in a conservation area.
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The principle of residential use was considered compatible with the site's location in an area zoned as predominantly residential per the Douglas Local Plan 1998.
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 from the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007 is relevant to the determination. The officer assessed the proposal as compatible with residential zoning in the Douglas Local Plan 1998, with minor external alterations not harming visual amenities.
Housing Policy 6
Housing Policy 6 from the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007 applies to the conversion to dwellings. The principle of residential use in a zoned residential area was accepted.
Transport Policy 4
Transport Policy 4 from the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007 relates to parking/access. Provision of one garage space per dwelling was considered beneficial, supported by Highways Division's non-opposition.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This permission relates to the conversion of existing buildings into two residential dwellings with associated garages as shown in drawing numbers HLK/10/0298/1, HLK/10/0298/2, HLK/10/0298/3, and HLK/10/0298/4 date stamped 13th December 2010.
Materials approval
No facing materials shall be used other than materials similar to those used on the existing building.
Do not oppose. Note: The size of the proposed garages fall below the minimum in accordance with Manx Roads 1.
No objection to the proposals.
