3 August 2007 · Minister for Local Government and the Environment following appeal inspector report
Shop, 67, Derby Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3ea
The proposal involved erecting a single garage with integral living accommodation (three bedrooms, bathroom, lounge, hall, kitchen/dining) on the southern part of the site fronting Oxford Street, abutting No. 16 Oxford Street, with garage doors accessing both Oxford Street and a rear alleyway.
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The application was treated as a fresh proposal for a dwelling and garage despite being described as an 'addition' to prior approval 07/00205/B, as amendments require full re-application.
Housing Policy 6
Requires residential zoned land developed per area plan brief or criteria in para 6.2, encouraging good/innovative design without needless prescription. Officer noted proposal consistent as residential zoning supports housing demand in Douglas.
Transport Policy 4
New/existing highways must accommodate generated traffic/pedestrian journeys safely and per environmental objectives. Assessed acceptable as Highways Division had no objection.
Transport Policy 7
Parking provision per current standards. Garage provides off-street space equivalent to prior approved forecourt; no relaxation needed.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be started before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision.
Approved plans
Notwithstanding the description of the proposal stated in the application, the development hereby approved is the erection of a dwelling and garage, as shown in drawing number 0440/PL001 Rev D.
Garage door details
Before the proposed development is started, details of the proposed garage door and its means of opening shall be submitted to the planning authority for approval. The proposed development shall not be implemented other than in accordance with the approved details and the garage door shall not be altered or replaced other than in accordance with those details.
Roof materials
The roof of the building hereby approved shall be finished in dark natural slate.
Lowered kerb/crossover
The dwelling hereby permitted shall not be occupied until a lowered kerb and pavement crossover have been installed next to the vehicular entrance to the site off Oxford Street.
Do not oppose; no highway objection
No objection
Principle of car parking and access from Oxford Street established by previous approval; request appeal dismissed and approval reaffirmed
