20 April 2011 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated authority under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
4, Mona Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2qd
The proposal involves converting an existing Victorian terrace dwelling at 4 Mona Street, Douglas, into four apartments: one on lower ground and ground floors, and one each on the upper three floors.
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The officer assessed the proposal against General Policy 2, finding it acceptable as it did not adversely affect the character of the surrounding townscape or locality, provided satisfactory amenity s…
General Policy 2
Permits development if it does not adversely affect townscape character (c), amenity of residents or locality character (g), and provides satisfactory amenity standards including access and parking (h). Officer found proposal compliant as rear dormer not visible in street scene, some parking provided, and no neighbour amenity harm.
Environment Policy 35
Requires development in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character and protect special features. Assessed against rear dormer, considered unattractive but acceptable in rear elevation not affecting street scene; building's deterioration and lack of traditional features weighed in favour.
Housing Policy 17
Permits conversions to flats in residential areas if adequate space for drying/refuse/amenity/parking, pleasant outlook from principal rooms, and parking if practical. Satisfied as units self-contained with outlooks, yard for parking, though parking stressed area noted.
Transport Policy 7
Requires parking per Appendix 7 standards (1 space per 1-bed apt, 2 per 2+ bed). Proposal provided four spaces matching requirement, Highways confirmed sufficiency for 2 vehicles with manoeuvrability despite initial drawing concerns.
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 conversion of the existing dwelling into four apartments as shown in drawings 04 P1 received 26th November 2010, 01 P3 received 23rd December 2010, 06 P2 received 13th January 2011 and 05 P3 received 11th March 2011.
Do not oppose as it has no adverse traffic management, parking or road safety implications
No comment / no objection
Douglas Corporation (Borough Engineer) and Douglas Borough Council expressed no objection to the conversion of 4 Mona Street into four apartments; Manx Electricity Authority requested contact for supply arrangements; Highways Division does not oppose but noted parking concerns in the area.
Key concern: Parking in Douglas residential areas is already creating parking problems.
Borough Of Douglas - Borough Engineer And Surveyor's Department
No ObjectionDouglas Corporation have no objection to the proposals listed below.
Manx Electricity Authority
Conditional No ObjectionContact the M.E.A. Planning Department (Tel. 687781), to discuss the electricity supply for this application.; See Note 2
Conditions requested: a condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority; Contact the M.E.A. Planning Department (Tel. 687781), to discuss the electricity supply for this application.
Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose has no adverse traffic management, parking or road safety implication; Note: Conversions into apartments need to consider the parking arrangements. Parking in Douglas residential areas is already creating parking problems.
Douglas Borough Council
No Objectionthe committee agreed not to raise an objection to the application.
