Planning Officer Report Recommendations
Application No.: | | | :-- | :-- | | Applicant: | Department Of Health And Social Security | | Proposal: | Conversion of ground floor shop to a General Medical Practice including <br> alterations to front and rear elevations | | Site Address: | Unit la The Village Walk Onchan IM3 4EA | ### Considerations Case Officer : Sarah Corlett Expected Decision Level: Delegated Decision ### Written Representations We have received no private representations for this application. ### Consultations Consultee : Highways Division Notes: no adverse traffic impacts Consultee : Onchan Commissioners Notes: approve Consultee : Mr Philip Thompson Notes: for info only Consultee : Chief Fire Officer Notes: architect to consult ### Policy Onchan Local Plan
Officer's Report
The site represents the footprint of the Shoprite store in the Village Walk shoping precinct off Avondale Road. Permission was granted in principle for the conversion of the lower floor to a medical centre (PA 03/0841). Permission is now sought for the detail of that conversion.
The external changes include the closing off of an existing double doorway on the front elevation and the lower part of the doorway and surrounding windows blackened out for privacy for those working
behind, I assume, two louvre vents will be introduced in the brickwork wall alongside the steps but at a very high level: on the rear elevation four new windows are to be introduced (non-opening) and an existing roller shutter door removed. The new windows will not look directly towards the residential properties behind and in any case are separated them from by an existing lane.
This is a good facility for the village and should be supported.
Recommendation Recommended Decision: Permitted Date of Recommendation: 30.03.2004
Recommendation:
Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal
- C: Conditions for approval
- N: Notes attached to conditions
- R: Reasons for refusal
- O: Notes attached to refusals
C 1.
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
C 2.
This approval relates to the conversion of the existing shop unit into a medical practice as shown in drawings reference 01, 02, 03, 04 and 05 all received on 4th March, 2004.
N 3.
PRIOR to the commencement of any works the applicant is advised to consult the Chief Fire Officer to ensure that adequate fire precautions are taken.
I confirm that this decision accords with Government Circular No 57/01 (Delegation of Functions to Director of Planning and Building Control).
Decision Made: Approval by delegation
Signed:
M. I. McCauley Director of Planning and Building Control
Date: 5/4/04
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