6 December 2005 · Planning Committee
Flat 3, 21, Demesne Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3dz
The application sought to subdivide the existing three-bedroom first floor flat (Flat 3) in a four-storey semi-detached property into two one-bedroom apartments: Flat 3 at the front and Flat 3A at the rear. The site is in a residential area within a Conservation Area in Douglas.
Click a button above to find applications similar to this one.
See how this application compares to similar ones — policies, conditions, and outcomes side by side.
The officer recommended refusal because the proposal fails to provide any additional off-street parking, which is required to ensure satisfactory vehicle parking arrangements in line with Planning Cir…
The Conversion of Buildings into Flats
Requires all flats to have a good external environment characterised by pleasant, clear outlook particularly from principal rooms, and access to external space for clothes-drying, refuse storage, car-parking, and general amenity. The officer assessed the proposal against this, finding failure due to no off-street parking and poor outlook from Flat 3A's rear bedroom (blocked by high wall) and side windows (overlooking neighbour 10m away).
no objection
applicant to consult with the Fire safety department as the premises falls within the scope of the Isle of Man Fire Precautions Flats Regs 1996
express interest; applicant must contact Authority for water supply connection or amendment under Water Supply Byelaws; specific notes for flats and apartments
Highways Division objects due to lack of additional off-street parking; IoM Water Authority requests standard water connection condition; Fire Service requires consultation under Fire Precautions Flats Regulations; other consultees confirm no further comments for review.
Key concern: The proposed development does not provide any additional off street parking
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: 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: 1. The proposed development does not provide any additional off street parking.; Reason 1. To ensure the provision of satisfactory vehicle parking arrangements.
Department of Transport Highways Division
No CommentThe Highways Division does not wish to make further representation to the forthcoming review, beyond the response in the letter dated 20 October 2005.
Isle of Man Fire And Rescue Service
Conditional No ObjectionApplicant to consult with the Fire Safety Department as the premises falls within the scope of the I.O.M. Fire Precautions Flats Regulations 1996
Conditions requested: Applicant to consult with the Fire Safety Department as the premises falls within the scope of the I.O.M. Fire Precautions Flats Regulations 1996
Isle of Man Fire And Rescue Service
No CommentI do not require to appear at the review hearing provided that the previously submitted written observations made on my behalf are taken into consideration by the Planning Committee.
Douglas Corporation
No CommentI would advise that I do not wish to add to the comments already submitted on behalf of Douglas Corporation.
