16 March 2010 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control
31, Hutchinson Square, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4hw
The proposal involves converting an existing large three-storey townhouse with pitched roof and rear parking into four self-contained apartments (two two-bedroom and two one-bedroom), with no changes to the front elevation, minor rear works for two off-street parking spaces, and internal alterations.
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The officer assessed whether the amendments addressed the previous refusal reason, which was inadequate general amenity and personal safety for flats 2, 3 and 4 due to rear access in an uneven, unlit …
Environment Policy 35
Requires development in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character and protect special features. Officer assessed no front alterations and continued residential use preserves building and area appearance, protecting conservation character.
General Policy 2
Permits development in line with zoning if it respects site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; does not harm amenity, highways, parking. Proposal complies: residential zoning, no townscape harm, safe front access, relaxed parking acceptable.
Housing Policy 17
Permits conversions to flats in residential areas if adequate space for drying/refuse/amenity/parking, pleasant outlooks. Proposal provides pleasant outlooks from principal rooms, refuse storage, 2 parking spaces (relaxed standards), adequate amenity via front access.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the submitted Drawings 01 1679 PO1, 01 1679 PO2, 01 1679 PO3 A, 01 1679 PO4 and a Planning Statement all received on 19th January, 2010.
Do not oppose; has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications. Noted creation of 2 off-street spaces assists parking in congested area.
No objection
Multiple statutory consultees including Manx Electricity Authority, Douglas Corporation, Environmental Health, and Highways Division responded with no objections to the conversion of a dwelling into four apartments at 31 Hutchinson Square, subject to standard conditions for utili…
Manx Electricity Authority
Conditional No ObjectionThe Authority wish to express their interest in the following planning applications, and request that a condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority.; See Note 2; Contact the M.E.A. Planning Department (Tel. 687781), to discuss the electricity supply for this application.
Conditions requested: 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
Douglas Corporation
No ObjectionDouglas Corporation have no objection to the proposals listed below.
Department of Local Government and the Environment Environmental Health
Conditional No Objectionthe proposed flats/apartments must, on completion of the intended works, comply with the requirements of the Housing (Flats) Regulations 1982 and be registered thereafter under the same Regulations PRIOR to any of the flats being occupied.
Conditions requested: the proposed flats/apartments must, on completion of the intended works, comply with the requirements of the Housing (Flats) Regulations 1982 and be registered thereafter under the same Regulations PRIOR to any of the flats being occupied
Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications; Although a heavily congested area the applicant has created 2 off street parking spaces to assist with the parking problems
