24 January 2005 · Planning Committee
Shop, 67, Derby Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3ea
The proposal involved clearing the site of a corner shop and flat at 67 Derby Road in Douglas, and constructing a new three-storey block of six apartments with associated parking. This was an approval in principle application with no detailed or indicative drawings submitted.
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No adverse traffic impacts, subject to conditions on parking arrangements, access/sight lines, and allocation of one space per apartment.
No objection, but development should be in keeping with the area.
Expressed interest; for flats/apartments, requires contact for water supply connection under Water Supply Byelaws and relevant forms.
Multiple consultees including IoMWA, DoT Highways, Disability Access Office, and Douglas Borough Council responded to application 04/02456/A, generally supporting or raising no objection subject to specific conditions on water connections, highways, accessibility, and design.
IoMWA
Conditional No ObjectionFor connections to Flats and Apartments the following apply - "Water Supply To Flats And Apartments – Regulations", and if applicable a "Form Of Undertaking In Respect Of Supply Pipes" will be required. Copies of these documents can be obtained from the loMWA or alternatively by contacting the loMWA Byelaws Inspector (Les Quayle), tel. 69 59 57
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
Conditional No ObjectionNo adverse traffic impacts, subject to the imposition of the following conditions
Conditions requested: Parking arrangements on site shall meet the requirements of the Planning Committee after consultation with the Highway Authority.; The access, including the sight lines, shall meet the requirements of the Planning Committee after consultation with the Highway Authority.; The parking spaces shall be allocated such that every apartment has a minimum of one parking space.
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.
Douglas Borough Council
No Objectionthe committee agreed not to raise an objection to the application.; the development should be in keeping with the area.
