23 February 2004 · Minister for Local Government and the Environment
Garage, 21, Victoria Terrace, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4ex
Mike Hewison Auto Engineers Ltd proposed rebuilding and extending a dilapidated lean-to lock-up garage at the end of the cul-de-sac to provide secure undercover parking for three vehicles (not for repairs), creating a pedestrian access via stairs to Marathon Road from the workshop, and installing a petrol/oil intercept…
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The Inspector noted the garage is long-established and immune from enforcement, with no evidence of imminent residential redevelopment, so refusal would not change its continuance but could blight the…
Predominantly Residential zoning
Zoned Predominantly Residential (not exclusively); established garage use since 1950s/1982 permitted but proposals assessed for intensification/perpetuation given amenity/visual harms near registered buildings. Inspector found no intensification with conditions, modest visual enhancement.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
No vehicle repairs in store
The garage store shall at no time be used for vehicle repairs.
Pedestrian access emergency only
The proposed pedestrian access to Marathon Road shall be used for emergency use only and shall not be used in any connection with trade and business.
no objection
no further objection or evidence for appeal
would use Marathon access to avoid pavement parking obstructions in Victoria Terrace
support access change to alleviate delivery problems
no problem using back access; improves delivery speed/safety amid parking issues
would use alternative access as quicker/easier/safer
up to 8 daily deliveries; access relieves congestion from residents/deliveries
supports to reduce traffic up Terrace and provide secure parking amid vandalism
