18 November 2020 · Planning Committee
5, Castlemona Avenue, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4ea
The application sought permission to change the use of 5 Castlemona Avenue, a three-storey mid-terrace property in Douglas, to a guest house with internal rooms including a communal area, kitchen, utility, multiple bedrooms, bathrooms, and living/dining spaces across ground to third floors.
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The officer concluded the proposal complies with General Policy 2 and Transport Policy 7 of the Strategic Plan, recommending approval despite being contrary to the Development Plan and thus referred t…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affect amenity, character, road safety, traffic, or provide services. Officer assessed proposal complies as no external changes, unlikely significant neighbour impact, parking acceptable in urban context with transport links.
Transport Policy 7
Requires parking per standards (1 space per guest bedroom, relaxable in urban areas near bus routes if no unacceptable on-street parking). No off-street parking but relaxed due to urban location, bus proximity, and Highway Services non-opposition; unlikely traffic impact.
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
does not oppose this application
Both Douglas Borough Council and DOI Highways Division have no objections to planning application 20/00982/C for use of building as a guest house at 5 Castlemona Avenue, Douglas.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; It should be noted that the comments are made in relation to the Town and Country Planning Acts and does not imply approval or consent under any other relevant enactment, byelaw, order or regulation.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on DNO; Code definition: DNO - Do not oppose
