1 July 2010 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
20, Milner Park, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6dh
The proposal involves converting the single-storey garage attached to a two-storey dwelling into living space by replacing the garage door with a large window, creating a bedroom and en-suite, while widening the existing driveway to accommodate four vehicles.
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The officer assessed the proposal against Strategic Plan Appendix 7 parking standards, which require two spaces per dwelling for two or more bedrooms, with at least one within curtilage behind the fro…
Parking Standards for New Residential Development
Requires two parking spaces per dwelling (two+ bedrooms), at least one within curtilage behind front building line, relaxable for town centre/previous development sites or where no unacceptable on-street parking results. Officer assessed existing front driveway space sufficient for two cars with safe in/out access, citing relaxable criteria and local precedents; no need for space behind building line as widening ensures overall provision.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This permission relates to the conversion of the existing garage to living accommodation and the widening of the driveway all as shown in drawings reference 01, 02 and 03 received on 7th May, 2010.
Driveway widening pre-occupation
Prior to the occupation or use of the converted garage, the driveway must be widened as shown in the approved drawings and be available for use as such.
Do not oppose has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications.
Approve
