Seaview, Empress Drive, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4lq
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General Policy 2
General Policy 2 sets out general development standards. The officer referenced it in requesting additional information to address policies as part of the submission. No formal assessment provided.
Housing Policy 17
Housing Policy 17 refers to general standards for flats. The officer requested updated floor plans to a standard scale showing floor areas of rooms and communal spaces in accordance with HMO guidance and this policy. No formal assessment provided.
Community Policy 11
Community Policy 11 refers to fire outbreak and spread. The officer noted discussions with Environmental Health and Fire had occurred outside the planning process and suggested including this information to address the policy. Formal views from Fire may be sought later. No formal assessment provided.
Two public representations from local residents formally object to the proposed change of use from hotel to 27-bedroom HMO citing concerns over fire safety, parking, HMO standards, overdevelopment, and community impact.
Key concern: fire safety deficiencies including no external fire escape, inadequate fire compartmentation, and lack of individual bedroom alarms
Flat 22 Marlborough Ct Apts Castle Terrace resident
ObjectionThe proposed scale of the HMO is excessive and unsuitable for the building and surrounding area.; The term 'dedicated on-site manager' is misleading. It is not the same as a live-in manager.; Without binding enforcement, the assurances given carry no weight in practice.
Conditions requested: full Fire Safety Assessment from Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service addressing means of escape, compartmentation, detection systems, and materials; Environmental Health review of kitchen/bathroom adequacy, waste storage, pest control, ventilation, space standards; Highways and Parking Report from Department of Infrastructure on parking capacity, vehicle ownership, congestion; Community Impact Assessment addressing neighbourhood character, management, supervision, engagement; legally enforceable Site Management Plan as precondition including live-in manager, anti-social behaviour protocols, complaints handling, refuse management, maintenance, liaison with authorities; robust compliance mechanism for manager presence and anti-social behaviour policies
154 Woodbourne Road resident
ObjectionHMO = residential = rights to parking permits and in line with this application 27 double rooms = maxi occupancy 54 people/ 54 parking permits.; HMO regulation requires for a kitchen to be no more than 1 floor away from a room.
Conditions requested: fire authority/planning to review detailed plans for HMO fire certificate
