18 December 2014 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officers (Sarah Corlett, Chris Balmer), countersigned by Director of Planning and Building Control (Michael Gallagher) and Head of Development Management (Jennifer Chance)
Salon Rouge, Diamond House, Demesne Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3ds
The proposal involves converting the vacant ground floor of an existing two-storey building housing a gym and newsagent into a nursery for 32 children aged 2-5, with 5 staff, open 08:00-18:00 weekdays.
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The principle of a children's nursery on the site was previously approved under PA 13/00633/B and PA 13/00017/C, establishing acceptability within the mixed-use building and locality.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale, not adversely affect amenity/character/highway safety/parking, and provide safe access. Officer assessed the nursery as compatible in the mixed-use area, with adequate on-site/drop-off parking, nearby disc zones, and no highway objection, confirming compliance despite residential zoning.
Community Policy 2
New community facilities should serve local population, be accessible to non-car users, and re-use vacant/underused buildings where possible. The nursery re-uses vacant ground floor warehouse, is accessible by foot/bus with nearby parking, and serves public/gym members locally.
Transport Policy 4
Highways must accommodate development-generated vehicles/pedestrians safely. Parking surveys from prior approval showed space availability near site during nursery peaks; nine spaces plus layby deemed sufficient, supported by no Highway Services objection.
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.
Maximum child capacity
The maximum number of children attending the building at any one time shall not exceed thirty two. Reason: In the interests of the amenity of the surrounding area along with highway safety and parking and to safeguard the welfare of children.
no objection (11/11/2014)
do not oppose (14/11/2014)
Douglas Corporation and Highways both have no objection to the retrospective conversion of ground floor into a children's nursery at Diamond House, Demesne Road.
Douglas Corporation
No ObjectionDouglas Corporation have no objection to the proposals listed below.; It should be noted that the above comments are made in relation to the Town and Country Planning Acts and does not imply approval or consent under any other relevant enactment, byelaw, order or regulation.
Highway Services
No ObjectionDo not oppose
