19 April 2013
2a, Berkeley Street Lane, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3rn
The proposal involved converting an existing two-storey warehouse/light industrial building in a residential area and conservation area into office space, with the ground floor used for staff training/development by a cleaning business and the first floor and mezzanine (54 sq m gross first floor + 20 sq m mezzanine) fo…
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No formal decision was made as the application was withdrawn. The officer's report recommended refusal, reasoning that the existing cleaning business use was not lawful (not light industrial per Strat…
Business Policy
Requires new office floorspace in town/village centres or zoned land; exceptionally in business parks for HQs without callers or historic buildings where offices best secure maintenance. Officer assessed proposal fails as site in residential area, not exceptional case; non-conforming use intensification unacceptable.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving/enhancing conservation area character, protecting special features. Site in Selbourne Drives Conservation Area; report notes constraints but focuses on use impacts, not detailed design assessment against policy.
Do not oppose; re-use of existing building will not result in significant increase in traffic or parking requirements. On-street parking available during day. Later sought parking survey and hours info.
