2 November 2005 · Minister for Local Government and the Environment
Flat 1, 42, Broadway, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4ew
The proposal involved converting the ground floor of a three-storey Victorian former bakery building directly on Broadway into a restaurant with ancillary space at lower ground level, and altering the upper floors into two self-contained apartments.
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The Inspector noted the proposed uses (restaurant and flats) were acceptable and the building needed refurbishment for suitable reuse. Key issues were rear environment/amenity and parking.
Housing Policy 17
Permits conversion of buildings to flats in residential areas if adequate space for amenity/parking, pleasant outlook from principal rooms, and parking on-site or via traffic strategy. Officer/Committee found rear environment poor and no off-street parking, failing tests; Inspector found front outlook pleasant, rear improvable by condition, parking impractical but occupiers aware, thus sustainable.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Rear environmental and acoustic improvements
Prior to the first occupation of any part of the development hereby approved, a scheme which shows environmental improvements to the rear access, and the acoustic separation of the access deck area to the upper flat from the residential accommodation below, shall be submitted to and approved by the planning authority. The approved scheme shall be implemented in full before the first occupation of either of the flats.
no requirement to appear at review provided prior observations considered; recommend consultation on fire precautions
no objection subject to conditions
