21 July 2009 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
Braddan Bridge House, Peel Road, Braddan, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM4 4tn
The proposal involves converting an existing large detached property into three apartments: one one-bedroom, one two-bedroom, and one three-bedroom unit, specifically designed for disabled visitors on temporary holiday stays, with features like a ramp for access, a first-floor balcony and staircase, and level floor acc…
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The officer found the proposal respects the site and surroundings as the alterations to front/side entrances and balcony are in keeping with the character of the dwelling.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affect character, amenity, highways, or habitats; provide safe access/parking. Officer assessed external alterations (ramp, balcony) as in keeping with character, no adverse impacts on amenity or highways, sufficient parking, and suitable for site in 'Wood' zoning.
Housing Policy 17
Permits conversion to flats in residential areas if adequate space for drying/refuse/amenity/parking, pleasant outlooks from principal rooms. Officer confirmed adequate amenity, pleasant outlooks over forecourt/vegetation, sufficient parking, and satisfactory residential environment.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to the submitted Drawings JD/36/1 and JD/36/2, Photograph Sheet x1 and Support Letter all received on 5th May, 2009
no objection
Do not oppose
The proposed flats must comply with Housing (Flats) Regulations 1982 and be registered thereafter
express interest and request applicant contact Authority re electricity supply (Note 2)
All four consultees (Braddan Parish Commissioners, Manx Electricity Authority, Environmental Health Officer, and Department of Transport Highways) raised no objections to application 09/00802/B, with some requesting specific conditions related to electricity supply, housing regulations compliance, and general notification.
Braddan Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionThe Commissioners had no objection to the following planning applications:; PA09 00802 B - The Joey Dunlop Foundation - Conversion of dwelling 3 self contained apartments - Braddan Bridge House
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; 2. Contact the M.E.A. Planning Department (Tel. 687781), to discuss the electricity supply for this application.
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.
Environmental Health Officer
Conditional No ObjectionThe proposed flats must, on completion of the proposed works, comply with the requirements of the Housing (Flats) Regulations 1982 and be registered thereafter under the same Regulations.
Conditions requested: The proposed flats must, on completion of the proposed works, comply with the requirements of the Housing (Flats) Regulations 1982 and be registered thereafter under the same Regulations.
Department of Transport Highways
No ObjectionDo not oppose
