13 July 2012 · Senior Planning Officer under delegated authority
Shop, 67, Derby Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3ea
The proposal involves converting a corner building currently used as a ground floor shop and upper floor two-bedroom apartment into one single dwelling with lounge and dining room at ground floor, kitchen and two bedrooms at first floor, and a bedroom and bathroom in the eaves.
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The site is within a predominantly residential area where the principle of residential development is acceptable. Converting the existing shop and apartment into a single dwelling would potentially re…
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in accordance with land-use zoning if it respects site surroundings in siting, scale, design; does not adversely affect amenity, character, highways, parking, or nearby land uses; and provides satisfactory standards including access and safety. The officer assessed the conversion as compliant, noting the residential principle is acceptable in the Predominantly Residential zoning per Douglas Local Plan, reduced vehicle impacts improve parking, and lack of private outdoor space is acceptable per appeal precedent without policy breach.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the conversion of existing shop and apartment into single dwelling, 67 Derby Road, Douglas as shown by PLO1, 440/PL100 and 440/PL/101 all received 31st May 2012.
Use restriction
The building may be used only as a single dwelling.
Recommend approval as it would have no adverse traffic management, parking or road safety implications
Does not object to this application
