8 February 2010 · Planning Committee
19, Ballanard Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 5ha
The proposal sought to convert an existing detached dwelling with hipped roof and separate garage on a large plot at the junction of Ballanard Road and Port-e-Chee Avenue into a private eye surgery for specialist consultant doctors, with no internal or external alterations.
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The officer assessed that although Highways Division raised no objection, the site provides only 4 visitor spaces plus 1 staff space and garage, inadequate for a doctor's surgery involving high vehicl…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings, not adversely affect residential amenity/character, provide safe access/parking/manoeuvring, and not impact road safety. Officer found proposal fails due to inadequate parking/manoeuvring causing on-street parking and visibility issues near zebra crossing/junction, harming amenity and character in residential area.
Community Policy 6
Permits health care facilities if no unacceptable effect on residential amenity/character or highway network. Officer assessed proposal fails as it introduces commercial activity with vehicle conflicts in residential locality, despite low projected use.
Do not oppose; no highway safety issues; parking provided in accordance with Strategic Plan; recommends marking out car park spaces with 4 reserved for patients
No objection
