3 October 2006 · Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
Flat 1, 27, Demesne Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3dz
The proposal involves converting the ground floor of a three-storey terraced house in a residential area of Douglas into two one-bedroom apartments, including demolition of part of the rear wall to create access to one off-street parking space in the rear yard.
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The main issue was parking provisions, where Highways Division initially objected due to inadequate access and egress to the proposed off-street parking space in the narrow 3.25m rear lane (requiring …
Predominantly Residential zoning
Zones the site as predominantly residential. The officer noted the proposal fits within this zoning with no conflicts raised. No specific policy tests detailed beyond zoning compatibility.
Planning Circular 2/88 - The Conversion of Buildings into Flats
Controls size, layout, occupancy of flats; requires pleasant clear outlook from principal rooms and access to external space for drying, refuse, parking, amenity. Assessed living rooms overlook Demesne Road, other rooms rear yard; yard provides required spaces. No tension noted.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to the submitted documents and drawings 601/PLO1 and 601/PLO2 all received on 1st March 2006.
Detailed drawings for widened access
Prior to the commencement of any building operations, there must be submitted to and approved by the Department detailed drawings: 1. showing the vehicular entrance to the rear yard being widened to 5.5 metres in width.
no objection
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