15 February 2013 · Delegated - Development Control Manager (M Kallyher, Director of Planning and Building Control)
19, Castlemona Avenue, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4ea
The application proposed converting an existing three-storey former guest house with seven bedrooms into two two-bedroom apartments: one on the ground floor with access to an annex bedroom, and the other spread over three floors including an attic bedroom served by new heritage-style rooflights.
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The officer assessed the proposal against Housing Policy 17, which permits conversions to flats in residential areas if adequate space for drying, refuse, amenity, and if practical parking is provided…
Four consultees responded to application 13/00025/B: Manx Electricity Authority requests contact for supply and safety; Douglas Corporation has no objection; DEFA Environmental Health requires compliance with Housing (Flats) Regulations 1982 and registration; Highways Division does not oppose despite parking shortfall.
Key concern: non-compliance with IOM Strategic Plan for off-road parking (requires 4 spaces)
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.; Contact the M.E.A. Planning Department (Tel. 687781), to discuss the electricity supply for this application.; All work to be carried out with reference to Health and Safety Executive Guidance Notes HS(G)47 & GS6.
Conditions requested: applicant must contact the Authority; Contact the M.E.A. Planning Department (Tel. 687781), to discuss the electricity supply for this application; Contact our Network Operations Department... to discuss working practices around Cables and Overhead Lines; Contact the M.E.A. for Electrical Site Safety 5 documents... before any work is carried out on site
Douglas Corporation
No ObjectionDouglas Corporation have no objection to the proposals listed below.
DEFA 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 ObjectionBy reducing the parking standard to 1 space per apartment, applicant would still need to provide 2 spaces.; Therefore Highways do not oppose this application
