6 April 2004 · Planning Committee
44, Whitebridge Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 4hr
The proposal involves changing the use of three ground floor rooms and a bathroom in a large detached dwelling to childminding, accommodating up to five children under five years old at any one time, with an extension to the hardstanding for parking up to seven vehicles.
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The officer noted initial concerns from Onchan Commissioners about lack of parking, manoeuvring space, and rear garden impacts on neighbours, similar to issues at Beehive Kindergarten.
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.
Limit on number of children
The premises may only be used for the care of up to five children up to five years of age at any one time.
No adverse traffic impacts
Requested information and outcomes (no substantive objection stated)
Onchan District Commissioners recommended refusal due to commercial use in residential area, traffic issues, and loss of privacy; DoT Highways had no objection on traffic grounds; Child Day Care requested information; multiple local residents objected citing traffic, safety, noise, and privacy concerns.
Key concern: introduction of undesirable commercial use into residential area
Onchan District Commissioners
ObjectionThe Commissioners would recommend that the application be REFUSED for the following reasons
Department of Transport Highways Division
No ObjectionNo adverse traffic impacts
Child Day Care for Under Eights Registration/Inspection Officers Social Services Division
No CommentWe would be grateful to receive information and subsequent outcomes regarding the above application
