10 April 2015 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (Michael Gallagher)
Salon Rouge, Diamond House, Demesne Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3ds
The proposal involves converting an existing first-floor loft/storage area above the nursery, adjoining two dance studios, into an exercise space for daytime free play by up to 32 nursery children (08:00-18:00) using outdoor-type toys like ride-on cars, and evening dance/exercise classes by the gym when the nursery is …
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The principle of a children's nursery and gym expansion within the building was previously approved under applications like PA 13/00633/B and PA 14/01227/B, establishing the acceptability of these use…
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in accordance with land-use zoning and other policies if it respects site surroundings in siting, scale, design; does not harm landscape/townscape, amenities, highway safety, or traffic; and provides adequate access/parking. The officer assessed the internal conversion as compliant, given prior approvals for similar uses, no child number increase, minimal traffic impact, and location in a mixed-use area zoned Predominantly Residential under Douglas Local Plan (no specific local policies applied). No tensions noted as the proposal makes use of vacant space without external changes.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with article 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Maximum children limit
The maximum number of children attending the building at any one time shall not exceed thirty two. Reason: In the interests of the amenity of the surrounding area along with highway safety and parking and to safeguard the welfare of children.
no objection (27/03/2015)
do not oppose (30/03/2015)
Douglas Corporation (Building Control Manager) responded with no objection to application 15/00265/B among several others.
Douglas Corporation
No ObjectionDouglas Corporation have no objection to the proposals listed below.; It should be noted that the above comments are made in relation to the Town and Country Planning Acts and does not imply approval or consent under any other relevant enactment, byelaw, order or regulation.
