10 October 2003 · Planning Committee
11, Bank Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1at
The application sought full approval for converting an existing retail shop and first floor at 11 Bank Street in Castletown town centre to a two-storey dwelling, with ground floor living accommodation and first floor sleeping areas, without requiring internal building works.
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The Planning Committee refused the application because the building would provide a poor environment for future occupiers due to its inadequate size (only 27.7% usable floor space, below the 30 sqm mi…
Highways Division objects due to lack of parking provision increasing on-street parking pressure; Fire and Rescue Service recommends refusal due to inadequate means of escape in fire event.
Key concern: inadequate means of escape from first floor in event of fire
Department of Transport Highways Division
ObjectionThe application is silent on the provision of parking associated with the proposed dwelling. As such, approval would increase on-street parking in the town centre, where parking is at a premium.
Isle of Man Fire And Rescue Service
ObjectionRecommend Refusal As Means of Escape From First Floor Accommodation is via a Stainless Which opens Out Into The Ground Floor Accommodation Which is Inherently Unsafe in The Event of Fire.
