DEC Decision Notice
Charles Mann 20 Richmond Grove Douglas Isle Of Man IM1 3JZ
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1999 The Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019
In pursuance of powers granted under the above Act and Order the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture determined to APPROVE an application by Mr Paul Joughin, Ref 24/90902/B, for the Change of use from commercial taxi repair garage to single dwelling with courtyard garden and dormer windows to the south at 24 Richmond Grove Douglas Isle Of Man IM1 3JZ .
Any conditions or notes which apply to the approval are set out below. This approval is subject to compliance with any conditions listed and may not be implemented until it becomes final (see guidance notes).
- 1. 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 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
- 2. Prior to the occupation of the development hereby approved, the secure bin storage area shall be provided in accordance with the approved plans (Drawing 06 Proposed Conversion received 02.08.24) and shall be permanently retained thereafter and solely for the purpose of refuse storage.
Reason: In the interests of the appearance of the development and of the amenities of the area.
This approval relates to the following drawings received 02.08.2024:
- Drawing 01A - Location Plan
- Drawing 01B - Site Plan Drawing 02 - Site Plan showing External Space
- Drawing 06 - Proposed Ground Floor
- Drawing 07 - Proposed First Floor
- Drawing 08 - Proposed Section
- Drawing 09 - Proposed East Elevation
- Drawing 10 Proposed Elevation to Richmond Grove
- Drawing 11 Proposed Elevation to Laneway
This decision has been made for the following reasons(s) The proposal is considered to provide sufficiently sized accommodation with limited if any effects on the proposed occupiers and neighbouring users and would therefore comply with General Policy 2, Housing Policy 17 and Transport Policy 7 of the Strategic Plan.
Date of Issue: 2nd October 2024
J CHANCE Director of Planning and Building Control
Guidance Note
This decision was made by a Principal Planner in accordance with the authority delegated to them.
This decision refers only to that applied for under the Town and Country Planning Act 1999 and its subordinate legislation.
A copy of the Officer’s report and any correspondence which led to the assessment and decision is available to view at gov.im/viewapplications
Implementation A determination to grant planning approval does not have effect —
if an appeal is submitted until the appeal is determined or withdrawn; or
if no appeal is submitted, but there are potential appellants in addition to the applicant, until the time within which an appeal may be submitted has expired (21 days from the date of this notice).
Development must be carried out in accordance with the approved plans and any attached conditions (irrespective of any changes that may separately be requested at the Building Control stage or by any other Statutory Authority). This approval does not remove the need to also comply with any other relevant legislation.
Any conditions requiring certain works, submissions etc. prior to commencement of development must be fulfilled prior to work starting on site. Failure to adhere to this approval and meet the requirements of all conditions may invalidate this approval or result in formal enforcement action.
Appeal Any appeal can only be made by a person who has been accorded rights to do so, must be in writing, include the appropriate fee and be submitted to the Department within 21 days of the date of this Notice.
Guidance on how to appeal is available at gov.im/howtoappeal
