**Document:** Officer Planning Report Recommendation **Application:** 07/01262/B — Conversion of first floor residential accommodation to a self contained apartment **Decision:** Permitted **Decision Date:** 2007-09-20 **Parish:** German **Document Type:** report / officer_report **Source:** https://planningportal.im/a/83606-german-30-douglas-conversion/documents/1230974 --- # Officer Planning Report Recommendation ## Planning Report And Recommendations [Table omitted in markdown export] ### Considerations [Table omitted in markdown export] ### Written Representations ### Consultations [Table omitted in markdown export] [Table omitted in markdown export] [Table omitted in markdown export] [Table omitted in markdown export] [Table omitted in markdown export] ### Officer's Report #### The Site The site represents the curtilage of the three storey terraced property, 30 Douglas Street Peel. The property is located on the south-west side of the street which has one-way system in operation. This side of Douglas Street is served by a rear lane and properties towards the northern end of the street generally have larger associated outdoor space. This particular site has a double garage which is accessed via the rear lane. ## Planning Status The site is identified as being within an area of 'mixed Use' by the Pell Local Plan. The site is also located within the Peel Conservation Area. The Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007, Housing policy 17 states: The conversion of buildings into flats will generally be permitted in residential areas provided that: - (a) adequate space can be provided for clothes-drying, refuse storage, general amenity, and, if practical, car-parking; - (b) the flats created will have a pleasant clear outlook, particularly from the principal rooms and - (c) if possible, this involves the creation of parking on site or as part of an overall traffic management strategy for the area. ## Planning History This site has been the subject of several recent planning applications as outlined below: PA07/00747/C sought the change of use of ground floor residential rooms to a café. This was permitted 7th September 2007. PA07/00749/C sought permission to change the use from retail to café use (the existing property previously had ground floor living accommodation and a shop). This application and PA07/00747/C had a condition attached stating that 'the cafe hereby permitted shall not be open to customers outside 0900-1800 hours.' PA07/00750/B sought permission to convert one first floor room to use as a holistic therapy centre with the provision of associated off road parking to the rear. This was permitted 7th September 2007. The following condition was attached to this permission: 'The holistic therapy centre hereby permitted shall not be open to customers outside 0900-1730 hours on Mondays to Saturdays. The centre shall not be open Sundays or Bank or Public holidays' PA07/01211/B seeks permission to create two terraces in the rear garden of the property. This application is pending consideration. PA07/01298/B seeks permission for the removal of a disused chimney from the rear outbuilding. This application is pending consideration. ## The Proposal Proposed here is the conversion of the first floor residential accommodation to a self contained apartment. This would provide a living space consisting of two en-suite bedrooms, living room and kitchen. There are no proposed changes to the external appearance of the property as part of this proposal. ## Representations The Department of Transport Highways Division do not oppose this application, commenting 'The site is located in Peel town centre where any parking requirements can be fulfilled by nearby public car parking areas. It is also within walking distance to public transport links.' Peel Town Commissioners have made no comment on this proposal. The Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service ask that a note be attached to any subsequent approval. The Environmental Health Officer has asked for a note to be attached should the application be permitted. The Isle of Man Water Authority also asks that a noted be attached to any subsequent approval. We have received no privately written representations in relation to this application. ## Assessment The main considerations in assessing this application relate to whether this proposal meets the requirements of Housing Policy 17. The associates out door space of the property is adequate to provide enough room for clothes-drying, refuse storage and general amenity. The provision for car parking on site has been reduced by the approval of PA07/00750/B however as the Department of Transport Highways Division highlight, the location of the property, close to existing public car parking and transport links reduces the need for dedicated on-site parking provision. The flat created is considered to have a pleasant clear outlook, particularly from the principal rooms and this is considered to provide an acceptable level of amenity to the proposed apartment. The development submitted within this planning application is considered to be acceptable overall as it does not impact negatively on the existing property, neighbouring properties or the area in general. For these reasons it is recommended that this application be permitted. ### Recommendation It is recommended that this application be permitted. ### Party Status It is considered that the following parties, who submitted comments, accord with the requirements of Planning Circular 1/06 and are therefore, afforded interested party status: - The Department of Transport Highways Division - Peel Town Commissioners Accordingly the following parties are not granted Interested Party Status: - The Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service ask - The Environmental Health Officer - The Isle of Man Water Authority ### Recommendation Recommended Decision: Permitted Date of Recommendation: 11.09.2007 ### Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal C : Conditions for approval N : Notes attached to conditions R : Reasons for refusal - : Notes attached to refusals C 1. The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice. C 2. This permission relates to the drawings 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 submitted and date stamped 4th July 2007. N 1. GO 29 Consult CFO-Flats Rags. The Chief Fire Officer recommends the installation of mains wired interconnected domestic smoke detection. N 2. The ~~E~~applicat is advised that 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. N 3. 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. Copies of these documents can be obtained from the IoMWA or alternatively by contacting the IoMWA Byelaws Inspector (Michael Karran), tel. 69 59 57 I confirm that this decision accords with Government Circular Nos 44/05 (Delegation of Functions to Director of Planning and Building Control) and 47/05 (Delegation of Functions to Senior Planning Officer) Decision Made : Permitted Date : 14/9/07 Signed : M. I. McCauley Director of Planning and Building Control --- *Data sourced from the Isle of Man public planning register under the [Isle of Man Open Government Licence](https://www.gov.im/about-this-site/open-government-licence/).* *Canonical page: https://planningportal.im/a/83606-german-30-douglas-conversion/documents/1230974*