19 January 2009 · Acting Senior Planning Officer (delegated under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
3, Clinches Court, North Quay, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 4lj
The proposal involves converting existing residential flats on the upper floors of a Registered Building (RB78) within the North Quay Conservation Area into office space, including minor internal alterations such as removing a partition wall on the third floor, upgrading doors and glass for fire safety, blocking an ope…
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The officer assessed compatibility with Business Policy 7 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007, noting that although the site is zoned 'Mixed Use - Town Centre' in the Douglas Central Local Plan 199…
Business Policy 7
Requires new office space (including change of use) on land zoned for the purpose; site is Mixed Use - Town Centre allowing variety, and town centres supported for offices due to accessibility, vitality and renewal of ageing buildings. Officer found compatible despite not purely zoned offices.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions/alterations to Registered Buildings detrimental to special architectural/historic interest. Assessed internal works; no issue as no historic fabric affected.
Environment Policy 33
Permits change of use of Registered Buildings if appropriate and alterations not detrimental to character. Office use appropriate in town centre; modern partitions/doors removed, no negative impact confirmed by photos.
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 change of use of the second, third and fourth floors of the building into offices as shown in drawing numbers SC1122/P/10-01, SC1122/P/10-02 and SC1122/P/10-03 date stamped 17th September 2008.
no objection
Do not oppose subject to the imposition of the following condition: The development must provide off street parking facilities in accordance with the IOM Strategic Guide
Standard comments - note underground cables/overhead lines present; contact for safety and works
