14 March 2005 · Planning Committee
44, The Promenade, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1bq
The proposal involves building a block of four apartments measuring 12.4m by 9.2m and 9.3m high to the ridge, with four parking spaces, on a site that is the curtilage of an end-of-terrace property at 44 The Promenade fronting onto James Road in a predominantly residential area.
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The officer noted the site is in a predominantly residential area and the proposal is a reduced scheme from the previously refused PA 03/1283/B for six apartments, which was rejected on appeal for ove…
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the erection of a building incorporating four apartments with associated landscaping and parking as shown in drawing reference SC758/P/10-10 received on 30th September, 2004.
Water connections
For water connections that comprise more than a single connection to a water main or service, or where new water mains and hydrants will be required, the applicant should contact the Isle of Man Water Authority Planning and Projects Section, telephone 695958.
no objection (listed as consultee with no adverse notes)
expressed interest (no substantive comment)
architect to consult on fire safety as within scope of fire precautions (flats) regs 1996; recommends mains wired smoke detection
no objection subject to access requirements (e.g. 5% disabled parking, wheelchair accessible entrances/corridors)
no objection subject to contacting for water connections
DoT Highways objected due to insufficient parking leading to on-street parking and road safety issues; IoM Water Authority requested water connection conditions; Fire Service required consultation; Disability Access Office listed access requirements.
Key concern: proposed parking would not meet the needs of occupiers resulting in additional parking on the highway, contrary to road safety
IoM Water 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 to ensure that a connection is obtained for water supply purposes, or an amendment to the existing supply under the terms of the Water Supply Byelaws
Conditions requested: a condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority to ensure that a connection is obtained for water supply purposes, or an amendment to the existing supply under the terms of the Water Supply Byelaws
Department of Transport Highways Division
ObjectionObjection: The proposed parking provided would not meet the needs of occupiers of these apartments located in Castletown, with the result that additional parking would take place on the highway, contrary to the interests of road safety.
Disability Access Office
No CommentApartment blocks should meet the following requirements.
Conditions requested: Where parking is provided, which includes provision for visitors then five percent of unassigned spaces should be designated for disabled parking.; The ground or primary entrance level should include at least one entrance that is accessible to an unassisted wheelchair user.; Any sanitary facilities provided which are accessible to the public should include a disabled toilet.; All public corridors should be of sufficient width and free from obstruction as to allow a wheelchair user to pass other users of the corridor.; The primary entrance to all apartments should be of sufficient width as to be accessible by an unassisted wheelchair user.; Where apartments and/or parking are provided over more than one level then a lift should be provided of sufficient dimensions as to allow an unassisted wheelchair user to enter, turn around and use the controls.
Isle of Man Fire And Rescue Service
Conditional No ObjectionARCHITECT TO CONSULT WITH THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT AS PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT FALLS WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE FIRE PRECAUTIONS (FLATS) REGULATIONS 1996.
Conditions requested: ARCHITECT TO CONSULT WITH THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT AS PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT FALLS WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE FIRE PRECAUTIONS (FLATS) REGULATIONS 1996.
