4 July 2007 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
Flat 1, 120, Bucks Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3ah
The proposal involves converting an existing dwelling house, previously a guest house, into four self-contained apartments within Douglas town centre. This re-application followed a refusal of a five-apartment scheme due to poor living conditions in one unit.
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The officer noted this re-application addressed the previous refusal reason for five apartments, where flat two had a poor environment due to limited basement outlook and views onto a rear lane/yard u…
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This permission relates to the conversion of a dwelling-house into four self-contained apartments as shown in drawing numbers P01, P02, P03, PO4, P05 and P06 date stamped 2nd May 2007.
Rooflight style
The rooflight to be installed shall be a Conservation style rooflight.
Rear dormer design
The dormer window to the rear shall be constructed with a pitched roof in accordance with details which shall have first been submitted to and approved in writing by the planning authority.
No objection to the application
Multiple statutory consultees responded to planning application 07/00867/B for conversion of a dwelling into four self-contained apartments at 120 Bucks Road, Douglas, with all expressing no objection subject to specific conditions related to water supply, disability access, fire safety, and housing regulations.
Isle of Man Water Authority
Conditional No ObjectionFor 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. 69 59 57
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
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
Highways Division of the Department of Transport
No ObjectionDo not oppose; The site is located within Douglas town centre, close to public car parking areas and public transport links.
Isle of Man Fire And Rescue Service
Conditional No ObjectionTHIS APPLICATION WILL FALL WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE FIRE PRECAUTIONS (FLATS) REGULATIONS 1976.
Conditions requested: THE APPLICANT IS ADVISED TO CONSULT WITH THE FLATS INSPECTION TEAM AT THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT TO DISCUSS AND AGREE COMPLIANCE ISSUES
Douglas Corporation
No Objectionthe committee agreed not to raise an objection to the application.
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
