20 June 2006 · Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
15, North Quay, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 4le
The proposal involved converting the upper floors of an existing three-storey terraced shop at 15 North Quay in Douglas town centre into three self-contained apartments, while retaining and altering the ground floor and basement for retail use.
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Douglas Town Plan policy (LOTS initiative)
Referenced by public supporter as supporting the principle of living over the shop conversions in town centres. Officer assessed the proposal as appropriate for the mixed-use town centre zoning under Douglas Local Plan Order 1998.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the submitted documents and drawings 4014/1 Rev C, 4014/2, 4014/3 and 4014/10 all received on 3rd March 2006.
Parking arrangements
Prior to the commencement of any building operations there must be submitted to and approved by the Department evidence to provide secure long term arrangements for three off road parking provisions exclusively for the apartments.
no objection in principle
no objection
keen supporter and promoter of the LOTS initiative, which is a policy incorporated into the Douglas Town Plan (D/RJP4) and the draft Strategic Plan. Therefore, I support the principle of this application.
DOT Highways objects due to lack of legally enforceable parking agreements; other consultees including Douglas Drainage, IoMWA, Douglas Corporation, Disability Access Office, and Fire Service raise no objections but request conditions or consultations related to drainage, water supply, access, and fire safety.
Key concern: Legally enforceable leases/agreements are required to ensure the longevity of the parking facilities to serve the needs of this development
DOT Highways Division
ObjectionLegallyenforceable leases/agreements are required to ensure the longevity of the parking facilities to serve the needs of this development.
IoMWA Water Authority
No CommentSee Notes (3) (4)
Conditions requested: 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 a change in the supply to a premises (domestic or commercial) the applicant should contact the IoMWA Byelaws Inspector (Michael Karran), tel. 69 59 57; 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
Douglas Corporation
No ObjectionDouglas Corporation have no objection to the proposals listed below.
Douglas Drainage Services
No ObjectionDouglas Corporation acting as The Agent for the Department of Transport, under the Sewerage Act 1999 has no objection in principle to the above application.; It should be noted that it is an offence under Manx legislation to permit the discharge of polluting or harmful matter to any public sewers or watercourses.
Conditions requested: Appropriate measures must be taken by the developer / occupier of the premises to ensure compliance with the legislation; A communication fee will be payable to the Department of Transport in respect of this drainage connection; NO groundwater will be permitted into any public foul or surface water sewer (either pumped or by gravity); the proposed basement may need to be tanked in order to reduce the infiltration of ground water into the same
Disability Access Office
No CommentApartment 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
Isle of Man Fire And Rescue Service
Conditional No ObjectionARCHITECT TO CONSULT WITH THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT AS THE PROPOSED CONVERSION WILL FALL WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE FIRE PRECAUTIONS LASTS REGULATIONS 1996.
Conditions requested: ARCHITECT TO CONSULT WITH THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT AS THE PROPOSED CONVERSION WILL FALL WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE FIRE PRECAUTIONS LASTS REGULATIONS 1996
