24 May 2004 · Planning Committee
28-32, Tynwald Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 1bh
The proposal involved demolishing existing derelict commercial and residential buildings of no special merit and redeveloping the site with a four-storey block of 22 two-bedroom flats for active retired and elderly persons, managed by Douglas Corporation.
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The officer noted the site comprises combined curtilages of derelict buildings of no special merit and largely negative impact, within a Predominantly Residential zone and Urban Regeneration Area of t…
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Services underground
All services must be laid underground, and all soil-stacks constructed internally.
Parking availability
The proposed parking spaces must be available for use prior to the flats being occupied.
Occupancy and plans restriction
This approval relates to (a) occupation of the flats in accordance with the submitted planning statement, i.e. by 'active retired and elderly persons'; and to (b) drawings numbered PL01, PL02, PL03, PL04, PL05, -02 (Drainage), SK1B, and SK10B, and date stamped 6th February 2004.
No adverse traffic impacts
no objection
acceptable subject to compliance with Housing (Flats) Regulations 1982
properties should be accessible to wheelchair users; 5% unallocated parking for disabled
Water Authority objected due to lack of water supply capacity but offered to withdraw objection with a specific condition; DoT Highways, Douglas Corporation, and others raised no objections with some advisory conditions.
Key concern: Authority does not at present have the capacity to supply the proposed development with potable water
Isle of Man Water Authority
ObjectionThe Authority considers the application to be premature as the Authority does not at present have the capacity to supply the proposed development with potable water.; The Authority would, however, be prepared to withdraw its objection subject to suitable conditions being imposed.
Conditions requested: No construction of the proposed dwelling shall commence until such time as the Isle of Man Water Authority gives notice in writing to the Committee that the Authority will within six months of the date of such notice have the capacity to provide to the proposed dwelling a supply of wholesome water sufficient for the domestic purposes of the proposed dwelling
Department of Transport Highways Division
No ObjectionNo adverse traffic impacts.
Department of Transport Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Adverse Traffic Impacts.
Douglas Corporation
No Objectionthe committee agreed to raise no objection to the application.
Environmental Health Officer
Conditional No ObjectionThe proposed flats must, on completion of the proposed works, comply with the requirements of the Housing (Flats) Regulations 1982 and be registered thereafter under the same Regulations.
Conditions requested: The proposed flats must, on completion of the proposed works, comply with the requirements of the Housing (Flats) Regulations 1982 and be registered thereafter under the same Regulations
Isle of Man Fire And Rescue Service
No CommentArchitect to consult with fire safety department on all aspects of fire safety
