27 July 2011 · Council of Ministers
Upper Pulrose Estate Off, Springfield Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 1bd
This application sought full detailed approval for Phase 9 of a larger phased redevelopment of the Upper Pulrose Estate, replacing existing local authority dwellings with 30 new affordable housing units including apartments and houses of various sizes, plus off-road car parking.
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The proposed development accords with the residential zoning in the Douglas Local Plan and the principle was established by prior approval in principle under PA 10/00480/A granted in September 2010.
General Policy 2
Requires development in accordance with land-use zoning and area plans, providing safe access, adequate parking, and no unacceptable effect on road safety or traffic. Officer assessed the proposal complies as it matches residential zoning, improves access/parking, and highway infrastructure accommodates traffic.
Housing Policy 5
Requires 25% affordable housing in developments of 8+ dwellings on residential land. Fully satisfied as 100% public sector rental housing confirmed by Housing Division.
Housing Policy 6
Requires residential development per area plan briefs or good design criteria. Assessed as compliant via layout generally matching approved in-principle masterplan.
Recreation Policy 2
Prohibits loss of open space unless alternative provision made with community gain. Loss in Phase 9 offset by Phase 10 provisions and playground enhancement; overall scheme approved previously.
Recreation Policy 3
Requires amenity space for 10+ dwellings per Appendix 6 standards. Net increase of 30 units across phases met by >2300 sqm provision including formal space.
Recreation Policy 4
Requires on-site or nearby accessible open space. Provided as integral to scheme and nearby.
Transport Policy 1
Promotes location near public transport. Site served by frequent buses; walking/cycling feasible to facilities.
Transport Policy 4
Requires highways to safely accommodate generated trips. Confirmed by Highways Division.
Transport Policy 7
Requires parking per current standards. Off-road provision at acceptable level.
Environment Policy 42
Requires design reflecting local character, no inappropriate backland or loss of visual amenity spaces. Continues Pulrose redevelopment style; adequate separation prevents overdevelopment.
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 residential development with associated car parking as shown in drawing numbers SC 1054-9/P/10/01, SC1054-9-P-10-20, SC1054-9-P-1--21, SC1054-9-P-10-22, SC1054-9-P-10-23, SC1054-9-P-10-24, SC1054-9-P-10-25, SC1054-9-P-10-26, SC1054-9/P/11/01 and 32492 A/DR01 date-stamped 23rd February 2011, SC1054-9/P/10-02 Rev A, SC1054-9/P/10-03 Rev A, SC1054-9/P/10-04 Rev A, and SC1054/9/P/12-01 A date-stamped 24th March 2011, Transport statement prepared by I-Transport LLP dated 12th January 2010.
No permitted development
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2005 (or any other order revoking or re-enacting that Order) no extensions, greenhouses, walls, gates, fences, sheds, summerhouses, flag poles, decking, decking, garages or tanks for storage of oil for domestic heating shall be erected (other than those expressly authorised by this approval).
Access construction
No dwelling shall be occupied until the vehicular and pedestrian means of access have been constructed in accordance with the approved plans, and those means of access shall thereafter be kept available at all times for their respective purposes.
Car parking provision
No dwelling shall be occupied until the car parking and manoeuvring area have been provided in accordance with the approved plans, and those areas shall thereafter be kept available at all times for their respective purposes.
Railings colour
The railings to be erected (Fence type 1 shown in drawing number SC1054-9/P/10-03 Rev A) must be colour-coated black.
Public open space
The last two dwellings shall not be occupied until the approved public open space has been laid out and made available for use as such.
Bin storage
No dwelling hereby permitted shall be occupied until the bin storage facilities have been provided in accordance with the approved plans, and those facilities shall thereafter be kept available at all times for their designated purpose.
Street lighting
Street lighting and any floodlighting, to be provided within the development shall be erected in accordance with details which are to be submitted to and approved by the local Planning Authority. No dwelling shall be occupied until street lighting has been provided on the means of access serving that development.
Children's playground enhancement
Prior to the enhancement of the existing children's playground shown in drawing number SC1054/10/05 of Planning Permission 10/00480/A, a scheme of enhancement must have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority and thereafter, the enhancement scheme must be carried out within 3 months of the occupation of the last dwelling to be constructed.
Recommends approval; accepts Transport Statement conclusions on traffic accommodation and safety; notes improvements in emergency access, off-road parking, and road safety.
No objection to the proposals.
Confirms the proposed housing is 100% affordable housing for the local authority (Douglas).
