29 December 2005 · Planning Committee
15, North Quay, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 4le
The application proposed converting the upper floors of a terraced shop building in Douglas's Conservation Area into three self-contained apartments, with alterations to create a more traditional shop front including large glazed windows and a signage board, use of the basement for retail, and a rear extension for a sh…
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 noted that most aspects of the proposal were acceptable, including shop front alterations and the rear lobby extension, but the third-floor apartment (apartment 3) in the roof space create…
No objection, but concern expressed about the lack of parking in the area.
Multiple consultees responded to planning application 05/02012/B with Highways objecting due to lack of legally enforceable parking agreements, Fire Service recommending deferral for non-compliance with fire regulations, and others raising conditions for water supply, disability access, flats regulations, and parking concerns.
Key concern: Legally enforceable contractual leases/agreements are required to ensure longevity of the parking facilities to serve the need of this development
IoMWA
Conditional No Objectionthe 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
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
Disability Access Office
Conditional No ObjectionApartment blocks should meet the following requirements.
Conditions requested: Where parking is provided, which includes provision for visitors then 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
DOT Highways
ObjectionLegally enforceable contractual leases/agreements are required to ensure longevity of the parking facilities to serve the need of this development.; To ensure the provision of satisfactory vehicle parking arrangements.
Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service
No CommentThe submitted drawings do not comply to the regulations.; I Recommend that the applicant consults with the Fials Inspection team.
Conditions requested: Recommend that the applicant consults with the Fials Inspection team.
Douglas Corporation
No Objectionthe committee agreed not to raise an objection to the application but that concern be expressed about the lack of parking in the area.
J W Howie, Environmental Health Officer
Conditional No ObjectionThe proposed flats must, on completion of the proposed works, comply with the requirements of the Housing (Flats) Regulations 1982 and be registered thereafter under the same Regulations.
Conditions requested: The proposed flats must, on completion of the proposed works, comply with the requirements of the Housing (Flats) Regulations 1982 and be registered thereafter under the same Regulations.
