28 August 2014 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officers (Sarah Corlett, Chris Balmer); Head of Development Management (Jennifer Chance); Director of Planning and Building Control (Michael Gallagher)
Office 2, 3, Albany Lane, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3rn
The proposal seeks to remove the restrictive occupancy condition on an existing three-floor office building (118 sq m floorspace) in a residential area and conservation area, allowing use by any office occupier rather than solely the Manx Churches Adoption & Welfare Society.
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The critical issue was the adequacy of surrounding parking for the proposed general office use, which would require 2-3 spaces unlike the previous restricted use with minimal staff presence from Manx …
Strategic Plan parking standards discretion
Policy allows relaxation of office parking standards (1 space per 50 sq m) where development secures re-use of historic buildings, preserves streetscape, benefits conservation area, or is near bus routes without causing unacceptable on-street parking. Officer applied this to the town centre location, observing daytime spaces available despite restrictions, and deemed no unacceptable impact from 2-3 spaces needed for 118 sq m unit.
do not oppose the application
do not oppose the application
