25 August 2010 · Director of Planning and Building Control (delegated authority under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
33a, Demesne Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3dz
The proposal involved converting an existing single dwelling house, attached to the rear of No. 33 Demesne Road (already subdivided into flats), into two one-bedroom flats. This included internal alterations, a small new rear window, pedestrian access off Orry Street, and creation of two off-street parking spaces by de…
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The officer assessed the subdivision into two flats as acceptable given reasonable outlook over Orry Street and pedestrian access.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect character and amenity. Assessed against Conservation Area impacts from wall demolition, railings, and open frontage; officer balanced minor negative effects against lack of architectural merit in existing wall and concluded not harmful enough to refuse.
Housing Policy 17
Relevant to residential conversion/subdivision. Officer found subdivision into two flats acceptable in residential zone with adequate outlook and access.
Transport Policy 4
Concerns highway safety and access. Satisfied after Highways confirmation of adequate visibility; initial concerns overruled by amended plans.
Transport Policy 7
Parking standards for apartments (1 space per bedroom). Proposal provided exactly 2 spaces for 2 one-bedroom flats, deemed adequate.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This permission relates to the conversion of a dwellinghouse into two flats as shown in drawing numbers 01 dated 7th April 2010.
Parking provision
The flats hereby permitted shall not be brought into use unless the parking spaces have been provided; and these spaces shall be retained so long as the use shall subsist.
No objection; footway wide enough for adequate visibility on one-way street; wall height reduction optional but not necessary
no objection
