13 August 2007 · Secretary, Planning Committee (J Callow)
20, Demesne Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3dy
The proposal involved converting a large six-bedroom private dwelling, likely a former guest house, at 20 Demesne Road into four self-contained apartments: a two-bedroom unit on the ground floor and one-bedroom units on the first, second, and third floors.
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Do not oppose. Proposed flats located in Douglas Town Centre with nearby public transport and parking; no intensification beyond existing use which also requires four off-street spaces.
No objection to the proposals.
Interest expressed; applicant must contact Authority for water supply connection to flats and apartments per regulations and byelaws (Note 4).
Multiple statutory consultees responded to planning application 07/00624/B for conversion of a dwelling into four self-contained apartments at 20 Demesne Road, with most expressing no objection subject to conditions, while Highways Division does not oppose and Fire Service requir…
Douglas Borough Engineer
No ObjectionDouglas Corporation have no objection to the proposals listed below.
Isle of Man Water Authority
Conditional No ObjectionThe Authority wish to express their interest in the following planning applications, and request that a condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority...
Conditions requested: a 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.
Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; The proposed apartments are located Douglas Town Centre with nearby access to public transport links and public car parking facilities. The existing building requires four off-street parking spaces... and the proposed flats would also require four off-street parking spaces. It is therefore accepted that this proposal will no more intensify the situation any more than the existing use of the site.
Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service
Conditional No ObjectionTHIS FALLS WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE FIRE PRECAUTIONS (FLATS) REGULATIONS 1996.
Conditions requested: THE APPLICANT IS ADVISED TO CONSULT WITH THE FLATS INSPECTION TEAM AT THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT TO DISCUSS AND ACTREE COMPLIANCE ISSUES.
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.
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 wide enough to be accessible for everyone including wheelchair users.; Where apartment/parking is provided over more than one level then a lift should be provided. The lift should be large enough to allow wheelchair users with an assistant to enter and turn around. The controls need to be at a height that everyone can reach and use. Visual and audible announcements should be fitted.
