29 April 2005 · Planning Committee on review
4, Woodville Terrace, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4ha
The proposal involved converting an existing guest house into five apartments, including one maisonette over two floors in the rear annex, with three on-site parking spaces at the rear. This was a resubmission following a previous refusal (04/1785/B) for similar issues with the annex and parking.
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The Conversion of Buildings into Flats
The policy sets standards for residential amenity including outlook and environment from living spaces. The officer assessed Flat 3, wholly in the rear annex, as having poor outlook contrary to the circular's requirements for acceptable living conditions.
no objection provided separate foul and surface water systems are used and detailed drawings submitted for approval
no objection, falls within Fire Precautions (Flats) Act 1996
Highways Division objects due to inadequate parking for five apartments; other consultees raise no objection with conditions on drainage, water supply, fire safety, and disability access requirements.
Key concern: the 3 parking spaces shown cannot meet the needs of 5 2-bedroomed apartments
IoM Water Authority
Conditional No ObjectionThe Authority wish to express their interest in the following planning applications, and request that a condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority to ensure that a connection is obtained for water supply purposes
Conditions requested: condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority to ensure that a connection is obtained for water supply purposes, or an amendment to the existing supply under the terms of the Water Supply Byelaws; For connections to Flats and Apartments the following apply - “Water Supply To Flats And Apartments – Regulations”, and if applicable a “Form Of Undertaking In Respect Of Supply Pipes” will be required
Department of Transport Highways Division
ObjectionWhilst noting the applicant's efforts to provide parking on site, nevertheless the 3 parking spaces shown cannot meet the needs of 5 2-bedroomed apartments.; In any case, tandem parking for property in multiple tenancy is not acceptable.
Douglas Borough Drainage Section
Conditional No ObjectionDouglas Corporation acting as The Agent for the Department of Transport, under the Sewerage Act 1999 would have no objection to the above application provided that the following condition is adhered to
Conditions requested: the property is served by separate foul and surface water system. The two systems must remain separate until they reach the rear curtilage boundary and then combine into the exiting drain serving the property. The applicant must submit detailed drawings showing the drainage layout for approval.
Disability Access Office
No CommentApartment blocks should meet the following requirements.
Conditions requested: Where parking is provided, which includes provision for visitors then five percent of unassigned spaces should be designated for disabled parking.; The ground or primary entrance level should include at least one entrance that is accessible to an unassisted wheelchair user.; Any sanitary facilities provided which are accessible to the public should include a disabled toilet.; All public corridors should be of sufficient width and free from obstruction as to allow a wheelchair user to pass other users of the corridor.; The primary entrance to all apartments should be of sufficient width as to be accessible by an unassisted wheelchair user.; Where apartments and/or parking are provided over more than one level then a lift should be provided of sufficient dimensions as to allow an unassisted wheelchair user to enter, turn around and use the controls.
Isle of Man Fire And Rescue Service
Conditional No ObjectionTHIS WILL FALL WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE FIRE PRECAUTIONS (FLATS) REGULATIONS 1996.
Conditions requested: IF APPROVED THE APPLICANT WILL BE REQUIRED TO CONSULT THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT TO DISCUSS ALL ASPECTS OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE AFOREMENTIONED REGULATIONS.
Douglas Corporation
No CommentI would advise that I do not wish to add to the comments already submitted on behalf of Douglas Corporation.
