2 October 2013 · Planning Committee
Nelson, 11, Mona Drive, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4lg
The proposal involves converting a five-storey end-terrace former hotel into eight one-bedroom apartments, with two units per floor from ground to third floor, and adding a minimal black-painted metal handrail balustrade to the third-floor corner bay window balcony.
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The officer concluded the proposal complies with General Policy 2, Environment Policy 35, and Housing Policy 17 as it respects the site's mixed-use zoning, provides satisfactory residential amenity wi…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in scale/form/design, not adversely affect amenity/character/road safety/parking, and provide safe access. Officer found proposal compliant as it fits mixed-use zoning, minimal external changes, soundproofing addresses internal noise, and parking relaxation justified by survey/location.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving/enhancing Conservation Area character. Minimal black-painted balustrade addition deemed not to upset building or area character.
Housing Policy 5
Requires 25% affordable housing for 8+ dwellings. Satisfied via proposed Section 13 Agreement for 2 units or commuted sum.
Housing Policy 17
Permits conversions to flats with adequate amenity space/outlook/parking if practical. Principal rooms have pleasant outlooks, no private gardens needed for apartments, bins stored rear, sound transmission meets standards; prior refusal reasons addressed.
Transport Policy 7
Requires parking per Appendix 7 (1 space per 1-bed flat). No off-street spaces possible; relaxed due to parking survey, bus proximity, town centre access, and Appendix 7 exceptions for Conservation Area re-use.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in full accordance with the following plans: DWGs No. PD -001, PD -002, PD -003, PD -004, PD -005, PD -006, PD -007, PD -008, PD -009, PD -010, PD -011, PD -012 and PD -014 received on 20th June 2013.
No external meters etc.
There should be no gas or electricity meters, post boxes or intercoms installed on any external elevations of the building.
For 8 apartments, 25% (2 units) should be affordable housing via Section 13 Agreement or commuted sum.
Comply with Housing (Flats) Regulations 1982 and register prior to occupation.
Contact MEA Planning Department to discuss electricity supply.
