3 November 2009 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
The Arts Hub, The Chapel, Nursery Avenue, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 4hg
The proposal sought permission to convert a former chapel, currently used as a theatre/stage school, into a pre-school day nursery for approximately 30 children with hours from 08:00 to 18:00 and peak drop-off/collection times generating significant traffic.
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The officer assessed the proposal primarily for impact on amenity and traffic, finding the change of use from theatre school to nursery acceptable in principle given prior approvals for other non-wors…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings, not adversely affect amenity/character (g), provide safe access/adequate parking (h), and not unacceptably affect road safety/traffic (i). Officer found proposal failed these due to traffic generation from 30 children and reliance on congested on-street parking, despite prior office approval; no specific tension noted but site designation for worship not rigidly applied given history.
recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only
Highways Division objects due to inadequate off-street parking and congestion risks; Onchan District Commissioners support approval; other consultees raise no objections but recommend compliance with food safety, health & safety, and access standards.
Key concern: The applicant has not provided adequate off street parking spaces
Department of Transport Highways Division
ObjectionThe applicant has not provided adequate off street parking spaces.; On several site visits Nursery Avenue was very congested with no free parking spaces.; Drop off/pick up times are during peak periods, congestion and traffic flow will be at its heaviest.
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
Social Services
No CommentWe would be grateful to receive information and subsequent outcomes regarding the above application.
Environmental Health Officer (Food Safety Unit)
Conditional No ObjectionThe proposed premises must comply with the requirements of the Food Act 1996 (and associated Regulations) and the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974.; In accordance with the Food Hygiene Regulations 2007, the premises must also be registered with the Department at least 28 days prior to opening.
Conditions requested: The proposed premises must comply with the requirements of the Food Act 1996 (and associated Regulations) and the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974; In accordance with the Food Hygiene Regulations 2007, the premises must also be registered with the Department at least 28 days prior to opening
Access Office
Conditional No ObjectionEnsure there is level or ramped access throughout the building.; We would recommend that an accessible toilet of at least 2 mx 2 m sq with a free turning circle of 150 mm for wheelchair users to manoeuvre.
Conditions requested: Ensure there is level or ramped access throughout the building; We would recommend that an accessible toilet of at least 2 m x 2 m sq with a free turning circle of 1500 mm for wheelchair users to manoeuvre
