07/01630/BApproved

22 October 2007 · Senior Planning Officer under delegated authority (per decision notice); signed by M. I. McCauley, Director of Planning and Building Control

Alterations to living accommodation including the creation of new front and rear access

10, Prospect Terrace, Woodbourne Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3al

Received31 Aug 2007

Validated7 Sept 2007

Decided22 Oct 2007

52 days

Received31 Aug 2007

Validated7 Sept 2007

Decided22 Oct 2007

52 days

Why was this approved?

modest front elevation alterations
no adverse impact on street scene visual amenities
no consultee objections
self-contained access provision
access to rear bin storage

The proposal involves internal and external alterations to convert ancillary living accommodation above an existing shop into a self-contained flat with independent front and rear access, allowing occupiers to reach rear bin storage. The front elevation changes are described as modest.

Documents (10)

Officer Report Decision Notice Application Form

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Planning Approval Decision Notice(Part 1 of 2)

31 Aug 072pp

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Officer Planning Report(Part 1 of 2)

31 Aug 072pp

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Planning Application Form PA1.3(Part 1 of 2)

31 Aug 074pp

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Location and Block Plans(Part 2 of 2)

31 Aug 072pp

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Ground First and Second Floor Plan Attic Plan Elevation and Section

Working Drawing

Douglas Borough No Objection Letter(Part 2 of 2)

31 Aug 073pp

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Fire Safety Officer Report(Part 2 of 2)

31 Aug 071pp

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Highways Division Response Table(Part 2 of 2)

31 Aug 071pp

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Decision & Reasoning

Approved22 October 2007

The officer noted the current use as a shop with ancillary living accommodation above and that the proposal splits it into a self-contained flat with front-to-rear access for bin storage.

Conditions (2)

C1
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
C2
Approved plans
This permission relates to the alteration to living accommodation and the creation of a new front and rear access as shown in the location plan, site plan, WL/07/1034/1 and WL/07/1034/2 date stamped 31st August 2007.

Public Comments (3)

SupportHighways Division(statutory consultee)

Do not oppose

SupportDouglas Corporation(parish)

No objection

SupportChief Fire Officer(statutory consultee)

Note received (do not oppose planning aspects)

Consultation Responses

Douglas Borough, Highways Division, and Fire and Rescue Service all indicated no objection or approval to application 07/01630/B for alterations including new front and rear access at 10 Prospect Terrace, Woodbourne Road.

Douglas Corporation

No Objection

Douglas Corporation have no objection to the proposals listed below.

Isle of Man Fire And Rescue Service

Conditional No Objection

The applicant must consult with the Fire Safety Department as the proposal full within the scope of the fire precautions. Plats: Regulation 1996; Recommend: Approve

Conditions requested: The applicant must consult with the Fire Safety Department as the proposal falls within the scope of the Fire Precautions (Places of Work) Regulations 1996

Highways Division

No Objection

Do not oppose

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People

Ian Brooks

Case Officer

Key Information

Reference: 07/01630/B
Decision: Approved
Date: 22 October 2007
Parish: Douglas
Property: 🏢 Commercial
Year: 2007
Type: Full Planning Application
Category: Residential / Extension
Scale: minor

Property Details

Property Type: mixed
Proposal Type: alteration
Context: urban

Property Planning History (6)

11/01070/BApproved2011

Installation of replacement windows

AP08/0028Withdrawn2008

Appeal against approval for conversion of existing retail unit into a Betting Shop

07/02064/BApproved2007

Conversion of existing retail unit into a Betting Shop

07/01630/BApproved2007Viewing

Alterations to living accommodation including the creation of new front and rear access

00/02403/BApproved2001

Location of extractor unit for ventilation system on flat roof at rear of

98/00033/CApproved1998

Change of use of retail unit to dry cleaners, 10 Prospect Terrace, Douglas.

Source & Provenance

Official reference: 07/01630/B
Source authority: Isle of Man Government Planning & Building Control
Source system: Legacy IDOX planning platform
Official record URL: No stable public per-record URL
First indexed: 20 Sept 2025, 22:20
Last synced: 3 Mar 2026, 17:21
Licence: Isle of Man Open Government Licence

Why was this approved?

modest front elevation alterations

no adverse impact on street scene visual amenities

no consultee objections

self-contained access provision

access to rear bin storage

Conditions (2)

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 alteration to living accommodation and the creation of a new front and rear access as shown in the location plan, site plan, WL/07/1034/1 and WL/07/1034/2 date stamped 31st August 2007.

Consultation Responses

Douglas Corporation

No Objection

Douglas Corporation have no objection to the proposals listed below.

Isle of Man Fire And Rescue Service

Conditional No Objection

The applicant must consult with the Fire Safety Department as the proposal full within the scope of the fire precautions. Plats: Regulation 1996; Recommend: Approve

Conditions requested: The applicant must consult with the Fire Safety Department as the proposal falls within the scope of the Fire Precautions (Places of Work) Regulations 1996

Highways Division

No Objection

Do not oppose