3 December 2014 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Jennifer Chance)
22, North Quay, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 4le
The proposal involves converting an existing tired-looking pair of part-three- and part-five-storey buildings previously used as a shop at ground floor, five-bedroom dwelling above, and three-storey warehouse into 311sqm of office accommodation across all floors, with internal partition removals.
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The principle of converting to offices was accepted as the site is in a mixed-use zone already featuring diverse uses including offices, residential, cafes, and restaurants, giving the area a 'cosmopo…
General Policy 2
Requires development in line with zoning to respect site/surroundings in scale/form/design, not adversely affect townscape/amenity/road safety/traffic. Officer assessed proposal as compatible with mixed-use zoning, physical changes enhancing townscape without amenity harm, parking shortfall acceptable in context.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving/enhancing Conservation Area character, protecting special features. Officer found window/door replacements, slate roof, and roof balcony enhance appearance by using traditional styles, replacing non-original features, subtly respecting lower building height versus neighbours.
Business Policy 7
New office space in town centres on zoned land. Site zoned mixed-use in Douglas town centre, so compliant for office conversion.
Strategic Policy 10
Promotes integrated transport minimising car use, maximising public transport, ensuring highway safety, encouraging walking. Supported by central location near bus routes/car parks and green travel plan/EV/bike facilities.
Transport Policy 7
Requires parking per standards (6 spaces needed), relaxable in urban/Conservation Area sites near bus routes without unacceptable on-street parking. Standards relaxed due to location, no highway objection, sustainable measures despite shortfall.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with article 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
no objection to the application
