Planning Approval Decision Notice

Isle of Man Town and Country Planning Act 1999

The Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005

Partington Nixon & Kinrade 7-9 Drinkwater Street Douglas IM1 1AT

In pursuance of powers granted under the above Act and Order the Department of Local Government and the Environment does hereby APPROVE the following application made on behalf of:

Name: Mr N Hodgeson Proposal: Creation of three apartments, alterations to existing shop and shop front to include basement as retail, erection of rear lobby extension and installation of rear roof dormer (Re-submission) at: 15 North Quay Douglas Isle Of Man IM1 4LE

which was considered on 8 June 2006, subject to compliance with the conditions specified below.

Date of Issue: 20 June, 2006 Murray House Mount Havelock Douglas Secretary Planning Committee (Signature)

Schedule Of Conditions:

1. The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.

1. 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.

1. 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.

NOTE The Architect is advised to consult with The Fire Safety Department as the proposed conversion will fall within the scope of The Fire Precautions Flats Regulations 1996.

NOTE The Disability Access Officer has recommended that apartment blocks should meet the following requirements:-

• 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.

NOTE 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. Appropriate measures must be taken by the developer / occupier of the premises to ensure compliance with the legislation.

NOTE NO groundwater will be permitted into any public foul or surface water sewer (either pumped or by gravity) so as to comply with the requirements of Douglas Corporation's Drainage Department. The Drainage Department recommends that the proposed basement may need to be tanked in order to reduce the infiltration of ground water into the same.

NOTE A communication fee will be payable to the Department of Transport in respect of this drainage connection.

NOTE The applicant is advised that for a change in the supply to a premises (domestic of commercial) he should contact the I0MWA Byelaws Inspector (Michael Karran), tel. 695957

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. Copies of these documents can be obtained from the IoMWA or alternatively by contacting the IoMWA Byelaws Inspector (Michael Karran), tel. 695957.

This decision was made by the Director of Planning and Building control in accordance with the authority delegated to him under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005

This permission refers only to that required under the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005.

Any appeal against this decision must be in writing and must be received by this Department within 21 days of the date of this notice.

A form and guidance notes are available from either the Planning Office, Tel 685950, or to down load from the Department's website www.gov.im/dlge/planning/plan

You should note that a copy of the Officer's report which led to the decision being made, along with any correspondence relative to the application, is available for inspection at the Department.

The proposed development must not be commenced until either;

• The time for requesting an appeal has expired; or
• Any appeal has been determined;

Whichever is the later.