11 October 2013 · Delegated - Development Control Manager (M Kallayker, Director of Planning and Building Control)
2a, Berkeley Street Lane, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3rn
The proposal involves converting an existing two-storey joinery workshop/light industrial unit in a predominantly residential area and Selbourne Drive Conservation Area into a single residential apartment, with a lounge on the mezzanine (20 sq m), two bedrooms, kitchen/dining, and bathroom on the first floor (54 sq m g…
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The officer noted that previous industrial/office uses generated noise, parking issues, and more objections, while residential use would require fewer parking spaces (provided on-site) with manageable…
General Policy 2
Requires development in accordance with zoning to respect site/surroundings, provide satisfactory amenity/access/parking, not adversely affect neighbours/highways/character. Officer assessed proposal compatible with residential zone, on-site parking manageable despite narrow access, lower impact than prior uses, amenities/amenity not substandard given existing building.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving/enhancing Conservation Area character. Site in Selbourne Drive Conservation Area; officer implicitly accepted replacement windows/rooflights/garage door as compliant, no adverse comments on design/appearance.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the conversion of the building to a single residence as shown in drawing 10771 2C received on 6th September, 2013 and 10771 0 received on 6th August, 2013.
Obscured glazing
The windows serving the bathroom and kitchen on the first floor must be fitted with glass obscured to Pilkington Level 5 or equivalent and retained as such thereafter.
Do not oppose this application as it has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications, and meets the relevant highway standards.
no objection to the proposals
site in residential area with non-conforming joinery use producing noise/dust/traffic; residential better matches surroundings with on-site undercover parking
J.E. Skinner objects strongly to the partial retrospective conversion due to historical inaccuracies, parking issues, poor amenity, overlooking, and procedural concerns; Douglas Corporation and Highways Division both have no objection.
Key concern: parking problems and road safety exacerbated by commercial use and additional residential vehicles
J.E. Skinner
ObjectionI wish to object to the above application; the current tenants of the ground floor accommodation have been operating a commercial cleaning business from here for three years which is exacerbating the parking problems; From the application premises there is a degree of overlooking into the kitchen, bathroom and rear bedrooms of 6 Berkeley Street; Access to the property will not be particularly safe as the introduction of more vehicles to the narrow lanes will exacerbate the congestion
Conditions requested: ALL windows facing onto Berkeley Street Lane fitted with opaque glazing
Douglas Corporation
No ObjectionDouglas Corporation have no objection to the proposals
Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose this application as it has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications, and meets the relevant highway standards
