28 July 2005 · Planning Committee
88, King Edward Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 2au
The proposal involved demolishing a large two-storey detached dwelling and garages on a site at the eastern end of King Edward Road in Onchan, an area characterised by single detached dwellings, mostly single-storey.
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The Planning Committee considered the introduction of apartment development to be an over-intensive form of development in an area of single detached dwellings, out of keeping with the character and d…
recommend that the application be approved for planning purposes only
IoM Water Authority requests a standard condition for water connection consultation; DOT Highways objects due to inadequate sightlines; Disability Access Office provides access requirements without objection; SPMC&E notes file not seen.
Key concern: The sightlines from the existing driveway onto the adopted highway are inadequate to serve the increased traffic needs generated by the proposed development
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: 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
SPMC&E
No CommentFile not yet seen.
Disability Access Office
No ObjectionApartment blocks should meet the following requirements.
Conditions requested: 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
Department of Transport Highways Division
ObjectionObjection: The sightlines from the existing driveway onto the adopted highway are inadequate to serve the increased traffic needs generated by the proposed development.; Reason: In the interests of road safety.
