29 September 2003 · Minister for Local Government and the Environment
4-6, Selborne Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 4bu
The proposal involved converting the combined properties at 4/6 Selborne Road, previously used as a residential care home for 15 elderly residents and 5 staff, into six self-contained apartments (five 2-bed and one 1-bed) with five rear parking spaces created by demolishing outbuildings.
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The Planning Committee initially approved on 18 September 2003, judging the proposal compliant with 'Predominantly Residential' zoning in the Douglas Local Plan, providing self-contained flats meeting…
Housing Policy 14
Permits conversions in residential areas if adequate space for amenity/parking (practical) and pleasant outlook from principal rooms. Officer assessed proposal meets via rear clearance for 5 spaces/refuse, front outlooks, exceeding care home's zero parking; inspector concurred despite tight access.
Policy D/R/P1 (Douglas Local Plan)
Restricts residential development to defined areas with open space standards. Site in 'Predominantly Residential'; supports refurbishment/change to residential avoiding greenfield.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Parking provision
The proposed parking spaces must be completed and available for use prior to the occupation of the proposed flats.
Roof materials
All re-roofing and making good of the roof must be in matching grey natural slate.
Front garden wall and railings
A front garden dividing wall and railings in a style in keeping with the Victorian street scene must be completed prior to the occupation of the proposed flats in accordance with details submitted to and agreed with the planning authority.
no adverse traffic impacts; parking acceptable given town centre location; rear facility valuable/secure; demand will encourage use
accords with Draft Strategic Plan 7.13/Policy 14 and Douglas Local Plan; improves amenity/parking over care home; contributes affordable housing; in keeping with nearby conversions
