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.
Multiple consultees including Douglas Corporation, Highways Division, Douglas Drainage Services, DEFA Environmental Health, and Manx Electricity Authority responded to application 10/01848/B with no objections, though some raised notes on garage size, drainage connections, housing regulations, and utility contacts.
Key concern: premises subject to Closing Order prohibiting occupation until remedial works complete
Borough of Douglas
No ObjectionDouglas Corporation have no objection to the proposals listed below.
Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose
Douglas Drainage Services
Conditional No Objectionno objection in principle subject to the proposed private drainage must be connected to the public sewer(s); It is advisable that each dwelling is connected to the sewer in the rear lane separately
Conditions requested: proposed private drainage must be connected to the public sewer(s); Full details of the foul and surface water disposal routes from each dwelling must be submitted for approval and agreement prior to commencement of the construction work; A Communication Fee will be payable to the Isle of Man Sewerage & Water Authority in respect of the new drainage connection; NO groundwater will be permitted into any public foul sewer (either pumped or by gravity)
DEFA Environmental Health
No Objectionthe proposed flats/apartments must, on completion of the intended works, comply with the requirements of the Housing (Flats) Regulations 1982 and be registered thereafter under the same Regulations PRIOR to any of the flats being occupied
Conditions requested: the proposed flats/apartments must, on completion of the intended works, comply with the requirements of the Housing (Flats) Regulations 1982 and be registered thereafter under the same Regulations PRIOR to any of the flats being occupied
Manx Electricity Authority
Conditional No ObjectionContact the M.E.A. Planning Department (Tel. 687781), to discuss the electricity supply for this application.
Conditions requested: the applicant must contact the Authority; Contact the M.E.A. Planning Department (Tel. 687781), to discuss the electricity supply for this application
