27 September 2021 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Scout Hall, 31a, Allan Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3dw
The application seeks to convert a former scout hall, likely originally a dwelling, within a two-storey mid-terraced property in a predominantly residential area of Douglas into a single residential home.
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The officer assessed the proposal against General Policy 2 (GP2) and Housing Policy 17 (HP17) of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016, concluding it complies as the site is in a Predominantly Residenti…
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in accordance with Area Plan zoning if it respects site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; does not harm townscape character, residential amenity, highway safety, or require unacceptable services. The officer found the conversion complies, with minimal external changes respecting the terraced street scene, no adverse amenity or traffic impacts, and conditioning ensuring design fits the locality.
Housing Policy 17
HP17 generally permits building conversions to flats in residential areas if adequate space for drying/refuse/amenity/parking is provided and flats have pleasant outlooks. Assessed for single dwelling use, the officer confirmed adequate rear bin storage, acceptable outlooks akin to local terraces, and proximity to town centre justifying limited parking; no flats created but principles applied positively.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Front windows detail
For the avoidance of doubt the three ground floor windows to the front elevation shall be replaced with "50/50 split top opening casement windows or non-opening window which includes a externally applied horizontal bar in the mid-point of the window and retained thereafter. Reason: In the interest of the visual amenities of the street scene and individual property.
Front door approval
Prior to the occupation of the dwelling hereby approved details of the front door shall be submitted to and approved by the Department and the door shall be provided in accordance with those details. The door shall be retained in accordance with the approved details thereafter. Reason: In the interest of the visual amenities of the area and individual property.
do not oppose the application
no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network efficiency and /or parking
Both Douglas Borough Council and DOI Highways Division have no objections to application 21/00984/B for conversion of former scout hall to residential property.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; 21/00984/B - Conversion of former scout hall to residential property 31A Allan Street Douglas Isle Of Man IM1 3DW
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on 02.09.2021; After reviewing this Application, Highway Services find it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network efficiency and /or parking.
