8 February 2022 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Praxis Mental Health Charity, 35, Hope Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 1ar
The application sought permission to convert an existing office (Use Class 2.1) within a three-storey mid-terrace building at 35 Hope Street, Douglas, back to a single residential dwelling (Use Class 3.3). The site is in a Mixed Use (St Georges) area where residential uses are acceptable outside Athol Street.
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The officer assessed the principle of development as acceptable because the site is within a Mixed Use (St Georges) designation in the Area Plan for the East, where residential uses are stated as acce…
General Policy 2
Requires development in accordance with Area Plan zoning and other policies, respecting site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/design, not adversely affecting local amenities/character, providing satisfactory access/parking, no unacceptable road safety impact. Officer assessed proposal complies fully as it fits mixed-use zoning, maintains parking, has no amenity/traffic harm.
Transport Policy 7
Requires parking in accordance with current standards (2 spaces for dwelling, 1 per 50m² for office). No change in required spaces; existing tandem provision at rear accepted by Highways with no objection.
Strategic Policy 2 - Priority for new development to identified towns and villages
New development should be located within existing defined settlements. Site in town centre Douglas complies.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
no objection (07.01.2022)
does not oppose; no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking (31.12.2021)
Both DOI Highways and Douglas Borough Council have no objections to application 21/01543/C for change of use from office to residential dwelling at 35 Hope Street, Douglas.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking.; The Applicant is advised to consider installation of bicycle parking at one space per bedroom, provision of an electric vehicle charging point and that Highway Licences may be necessary for use of the highway.; DNO on 31.12.21
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; 21/01543/C - Change of use from office to a residential dwelling 35 Hope Street Douglas Isle Of Man IM1 1AR
