06/00886/BApproved

26 September 2006 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)

Replace shop / store with a single dwelling

2a, Victoria Place, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4et

Received25 May 2006

Validated26 May 2006

Decided26 Sept 2006

4 months

Received25 May 2006

Validated26 May 2006

Decided26 Sept 2006

4 months

Why was this approved?

replacement of negative existing shop/store improves streetscene
no significant neighbour amenity harm (light/overbearing/privacy)
adequate proposal amenity and parking
highways acceptance with condition
keeping with residential zoning adjacent registered buildings
site-specific lack of precedent risk

The proposal involves demolishing a single storey pitched roof shop/store and replacing it with a single storey hipped roof dwelling including kitchen, garage, lounge on ground floor with French doors to a rear patio (2.13m x 8.5m), and two bedrooms plus bathroom in the roof space served by a 6.5m front dormer and obsc…

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Decision & Reasoning

Approved26 September 2006

The officer assessed key issues including highways, neighbour amenity, proposal amenity, impact on registered buildings/streetscene, and precedent.

Policies Assessed (1)

DOUGLASLOCALPLANORDE

Douglas Local Plan Order 1998

Zones site as predominantly residential area. Officer assessed proposal replaces non-residential shop/store use without harm, improving residential character; no conflict as single dwelling fits zoning.

Conditions (5)

C1
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
C2
Approved drawings
This approval relates to the submitted documents and drawings 3/1/06, 3/2/06 and 3/3/06 all received on 25th May 2006.
C3
Roof materials
The roof(s) must be finished in dark natural slate.
C4
Setback for visibility
The proposed dwelling shall be set back 1.35m from the lane to afford pedestrian visibility.
C5
Forecourt and boundary scheme
Prior to the commencement of any building operations, a detailed scheme must be submitted to and agreed by the Planning Authority. Such scheme, relating to the area covered by the forecourt / front boundary, should detail brickwork paving and also include the provision of a dwarf wall / fence along the front boundary of the site.

Public Comments (9)

SupportHighways Division(statutory consultee)

Do not oppose subject to condition for 1.35m setback from lane for pedestrian visibility

SupportDouglas Corporation(statutory consultee)

no objection

SupportIOM Water Authority(statutory consultee)

note on contacting byelaws inspector for supply change

SupportChief Fire Officer(statutory consultee)

recommends mains wired smoke detection

SupportPMCS Seacliffe Old Castletown Road Ballaveare (Mr Andrew Jessopp)(public)

no real objection but concern re outlook, separation, rear access

ObjectionOwners of 1A Victoria Place (Cushag, 22 Victoria Terrace)(neighbour)

ObjectionResidents of 4 Victoria Place (H J Baker)(neighbour)

ObjectionMrs Brenda J Cannell MHK (Legislative Buildings)(public)

ObjectionOwners of 1 Victoria Terrace (39 Farmhill Park / V Cottle)(neighbour)

Why was this approved?

replacement of negative existing shop/store improves streetscene

no significant neighbour amenity harm (light/overbearing/privacy)

adequate proposal amenity and parking

highways acceptance with condition

keeping with residential zoning adjacent registered buildings

site-specific lack of precedent risk

Conditions (5)

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 3/1/06, 3/2/06 and 3/3/06 all received on 25th May 2006.

Roof materials

The roof(s) must be finished in dark natural slate.

Setback for visibility

The proposed dwelling shall be set back 1.35m from the lane to afford pedestrian visibility.

Forecourt and boundary scheme

Prior to the commencement of any building operations, a detailed scheme must be submitted to and agreed by the Planning Authority. Such scheme, relating to the area covered by the forecourt / front boundary, should detail brickwork paving and also include the provision of a dwarf wall / fence along the front boundary of the site.