21 December 2007 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
Former Bridge Garage Site, Bridge Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 5ag
The site on Bridge Road, Douglas, is under development following approval PA 05/01706/B for a building with 73 apartments, two commercial units, and basement parking. This application seeks alterations including converting two approved residential units to restaurant staff accommodation, redesigning the restaurant fron…
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The proposals were assessed as relatively minor amendments to the approved scheme under PA 05/01706/B in a mixed-use zoned area under the Douglas Local Plan 1998 and compliant with General Policy 2 of…
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 of the adopted Isle of Man Strategic Plan is relevant to the determination. The officer considered the minor amendments in the context of the site's mixed-use zoning (residential/light industrial, residential/offices, retail/offices) under the Douglas Local Plan 1998. The assessment confirmed the proposals were acceptable without breaching policy requirements for development in such areas.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the plans and information submitted as part of this application and date stamped 18th September 2007.
no objection to the proposals
Recommend: Approve
Mixed responses including no objection from Douglas Corporation, objection from DOT Highways Division due to loss of residents parking, accessibility recommendations from Disability Access Office, and a requirement for further consultation from Fire and Rescue Service.
Key concern: The off street parking area removes residents parking
Douglas Corporation
No ObjectionDouglas Corporation have no objection to the proposals listed below.
Disability Access Office
No CommentEnsure there is a disabled toilet no less than 2400 mm sq. If space is tight then this toilet could be a unisex toilet for all but big enough for a wheelchair user.; Ensure the openings to all internal doors are at least 900mm wide and external doors are no less than 1000mm wide.
Conditions requested: Ensure there is a disabled toilet no less than 2400 mm sq. If space is tight then this toilet could be a unisex toilet for all but big enough for a wheelchair user.; Ensure the openings to all internal doors are at least 900mm wide and external doors are no less than 1000mm wide.
Department of Transport, Highways Division
ObjectionThe off street parking area removes residents parking. Additional replacement parking is required to ensure these residents have a convenient facility.
Conditions requested: Additional replacement parking is required to ensure these residents have a convenient facility.
Isle Of Man Fire And Rescue Service
THIS APPLICATION WILL FALL WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE FIRE PRECAUTIONS (FLATS) REGULATIONS 1996.; THE APPLICANT IS REQUIRED TO CONSULT THE FLATS INSPECTION TEAM AT THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT TO DISCUSS THE DETAILS OF THIS APPLICATION.
Conditions requested: THE APPLICANT IS REQUIRED TO CONSULT THE FLATS INSPECTION TEAM AT THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT TO DISCUSS THE DETAILS OF THIS APPLICATION.
