12 July 2005 · Planning Committee
Allerton, 29, Hutchinson Square, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4hp
The proposal involved changing the use of a terraced former guesthouse within the Douglas, Ballaquayle Road Conservation Area into seven apartments: two each on ground, first, and second floors, and one on the third floor, with no on-site parking or demolition.
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The officer recommended refusal because the proposal lacked any on-site parking for the seven apartments, resulting in additional on-street parking demand in an area where parking is at a premium, con…
The Conversion of Buildings into Flats
Circular 2/88 requires apartments to have principal rooms with acceptable outlook and access to external space for clothes drying, refuse storage, and general amenity. The officer assessed that insufficient drawings were provided to judge compliance for all seven units. This lack of information was a key refusal reason.
consult on fire regulations
condition relating to water supply; see notes 1 and 4 for flats/apartments connections
DOT Highways objects due to lack of on-site parking leading to increased on-street parking pressure; other consultees raise conditions related to water supply, fire safety, disability access, environmental health, and defer for local committee review.
Key concern: The proposed conversion to 7 apartments does not include any proposals for on-site parking of vehicles arising out of the permanent occupation of the building, resulting in additional on-street parking in an area where parking is at a premium
Isle of Man 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: a 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
ObjectionObjection: The proposed conversion to 7 apartments does not include any proposals for on-site parking of vehicles arising out of the permanent occupation of the building, resulting in additional on-street parking in an area where parking is at a premium.
Disability Access Office
Conditional No ObjectionApartment 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
Applicant to consult the Fire Safety Department on this property falls under the Fire Precautions (Flats) Regulation 1996
Conditions requested: Applicant to consult the Fire Safety Department on this property falls under the Fire Precautions (Flats) Regulation 1996
Douglas Borough Council
No CommentPlease defer the following application until the Public Works Committee has considered them on 20 April 2005 after which I will advise of their comments.
Department Of Local Government And The Environment 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.
