19 April 2005 · Planning Committee
Nobles Hospital, Westmoreland Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 4qa
The application sought permission to change the use of redundant hospital buildings (former renal ward and gas storage) to a workshop providing employment for disabled people, relocating from outdated premises in Victoria Avenue, Douglas.
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The officer noted the buildings' robust brick and concrete construction provides sufficient sound insulation, but proximity to residential properties required restrictions to protect amenity.
Multiple consultees including Douglas Borough, DoT Highways, Disability Access Office, and Fire & Rescue Service responded to application 04/02549/C with no objections, though Disability Access Office specified accessibility requirements and Fire Safety recommended consultation on fire safety.
Key concern: null
Douglas Borough
No ObjectionDouglas Corporation have no objection to the proposals listed below.
Disability Access Office
Conditional No ObjectionWhere parking is included, provision should include a ratio of designated disabled parking places in line with the table below.; Entrances should be accessible to an unassisted wheelchair user.
Conditions requested: provision should include a ratio of designated disabled parking places in line with the table below; Entrances should be accessible to an unassisted wheelchair user; Exits, particularly for emergency evacuation should be accessible. Where this is not possible for all exits then those that are accessible should be marked accordingly; Accessible emergency exits should lead on to pathways that provide an accessible route away from the building and not alongside it; All reception counters should contain at least one section suitable for wheelchair users; Where the building is 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; Corridors should be wide to allow for the very heavy pedestrian traffic expected at set times and should contain respite areas, outside of the main flow to allow any person with mobility difficulties to stop and rest; Any fixtures and fixed furniture should be usable from a wheelchair height; Facilities, including toilets should be available for disabled staff as well as for disabled students
Department of Transport Highways Division
No ObjectionNo adverse traffic impacts.
Isle of Man Fire And Rescue Service
Conditional No ObjectionApplicant to consult fire safety department in all aspects of fire safety.; Recommend: Approve
Conditions requested: Applicant to consult fire safety department in all aspects of fire safety
