11 May 2004 · Planning Committee
Landlords, Loreen House, 7, Clifton Terrace, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3hu
The proposal sought to regularise the use of six self-contained flats within a mid-terraced building in Clifton Terrace, Douglas, changing them from tourist-only to permanent residential occupancy.
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The officer recommended approval because the flats had been used as permanent accommodation for over 15 years (evidence since 1987), making enforcement action unlikely to succeed or be sanctioned.
Compliance with submitted plans
This approval relates to the use of the flats for permanent occupancy (rather than tourist-only occupancy) in accordance with the submitted documents which are date-stamped 9th March 2004.
no views, no adverse traffic impacts
applicant consulted; now satisfied layout conforms to Fire Precautions (Flats) Regulations 1996; withdraws refusal recommendation
Douglas Corporation raised concerns over limited outlook and on-street parking; Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service initially recommended refusal on fire safety grounds but later withdrew after applicant consultation; Highways Division had no views.
Key concern: existing Flats layout Does not conform to the Fire Precautions (Faqs) Regulations 1996
Borough of Douglas
ObjectionDouglas Corporation would raise concerns regarding the proposed change of use.; A number of the flats are contained wholly within the outlet and have very limited outlook.; the number of flats under consideration is likely to generate a need for on-street car parking which is likely to add to the parking difficulties already being experienced in the area.
Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service
Conditional No ObjectionThe applicant has consulted with the Fire Safety Department and I am now satisfied that the layout conforms to the Fire Precautions (Flats) Regulations 1996.; Accordingly I wish to withdraw my recommendation of refusal for this application.
Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service
ObjectionRecommend Refusal as existing Fiats layout Does not conform to the Fire Precautions (Faqs) Regulations 1996.; Applicant to consult with the Fire Safety Department.
Department of Transport Highways Division
No ObjectionThe Highways Division of the Department of Transport has no views on the following application, the application having been considered and having no adverse traffic impacts.
