05/00651/BRefused

23 June 2005 · Planning Committee

Conversion of existing detached garage to a classroom/playroom with disabled access ramps

Victoria House Nursery, Victoria Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4aj

Received5 Apr 2005

Validated13 Apr 2005

Committee17 Jun 2005

Decided23 Jun 2005

3 months

Received5 Apr 2005

Validated13 Apr 2005

Committee17 Jun 2005

Decided23 Jun 2005

3 months

Why was this refused?

insufficient information on integration with prior approvals
no details on numbers of children/staff
inadequate parking details
highways objection on parking standards
neighbour noise concerns

The proposal involved converting a detached garage within the garden of Quinta, a property on Victoria Road in Douglas previously approved for change of use to a childcare facility, into an indoor classroom/playroom to provide additional space for nursery children on wet days.

Refusal Reasons

✗There is not in the submitted application sufficient information to enable a proper assessment of the proposed development; in particular, it is not clear how this proposal fits in with that approved in respect of PA04/2413 or that proposed in PA04/2419. there is no indication of numbers of children or staff; and the details of the parking arrangements are inadequate.

Documents (3)

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Proposed Playroom Layout

5 Apr 051pp

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Decision & Reasoning

Refused23 June 2005

The officer noted there were clearly insufficient details to enable a proper assessment of the proposal. Specifically, it was not clear how the garage conversion fitted in with the approved change of …

Public Comments (4)

SupportDouglas Corporation(statutory consultee)

no objection

SupportChief Fire Officer(statutory consultee)

installation of mains wired smoke detection recommended

ObjectionDepartment of Transport, Highways Division(statutory consultee)

ObjectionK & C Teece, 7 Poplar Terrace(neighbour)

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People

Brian Sinden

Case Officer

Key Information

Reference: 05/00651/B
Decision: Refused
Date: 23 June 2005
Parish: Douglas
Property: 🏢 Commercial
Year: 2005
Type: Full Planning Application
Category: Change / Of / Use
Scale: minor

Property Details

Property Type: mixed
Proposal Type: conversion
Context: urban

Property Planning History (16)

26/00017/BApproved2026

Erection of single storey extension to east elevation of existing childcare facility

19/01413/BApproved2020

Erection of an extension

16/00882/BApproved2016

Erection of a summer house

11/01431/BApproved2011

Erection of a timber shed to provide toilet facilities

10/01296/BWithdrawn2011

Erection of an annexe to provide additional nursery accommodation

10/01295/BWithdrawn2011

Erection of a dwelling

07/01987/BApproved2007

Replace existing window with a doorway

07/01988/BApproved2007

Installation of replacement windows

06/00834/BApproved2006

Conversion of existing double garage into new wet weather playroom

05/00651/BRefused2005Viewing

Conversion of existing detached garage to a classroom/playroom with disabled access ramps

Why was this refused?

insufficient information on integration with prior approvals

no details on numbers of children/staff

inadequate parking details

highways objection on parking standards

neighbour noise concerns

Refusal Reasons

✗There is not in the submitted application sufficient information to enable a proper assessment of the proposed development; in particular, it is not clear how this proposal fits in with that approved in respect of PA04/2413 or that proposed in PA04/2419. there is no indication of numbers of children or staff; and the details of the parking arrangements are inadequate.