25 June 2003 · Planning Committee
1, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2hh
The proposal sought to convert the ground floor and basement of a property within the former Argyle Hotel curtilage from residential use to an estate agent's office, including new doors and ramped access on the Church Road frontage. The site is in a 'Tourism and Leisure' zone per the Douglas Local Plan.
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No explicit reasoning for approval is provided in the decision notice or officer report, as the officer recommended refusal but the Planning Committee approved.
Time limit
The use must be taken up within four years of the date of this notice in order for this approval to remain valid after that time.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to drawing number 03/331/1 date stamped 4th April 2003.
External alterations
Any external alterations in addition to those indicated on the submitted drawing must form the subject of a separate application.
Douglas Corporation raised concerns but no objection to the change of use; DOT Highways objected due to lack of staff parking; Disability Access Office recommended accessibility improvements without stating objection.
Key concern: no arrangements for staff parking
Douglas Corporation
No ObjectionWhilst not wishing to raise an objection to this application Douglas Corporation would raise concerns...; One final concern would relate to the creation of office accommodation without car parking provision for staff.
DOT Highways
ObjectionObjection:; In the absence of any opportunity for on-site parking, subject to the views of the Planning Committee, an acceptable alternative would be a legally binding long term parking contract.
Conditions requested: legally binding long term parking contract
Disability Access Office
No CommentEntrance should be accessible to an unassisted wheelchair user. Inside layout should have sufficient aisle width as to allow an unassisted wheelchair user to manoeuvre. All serving counters should contain at least one section suitable for wheelchair users. (e.g. low enough to use to write a cheque)
Conditions requested: Entrance should be accessible to an unassisted wheelchair user; Inside layout should have sufficient aisle width as to allow an unassisted wheelchair user to manoeuvre; All serving counters should contain at least one section suitable for wheelchair users (e.g. low enough to use to write a cheque)
