8 July 2005 · Planning Committee
Elm Bank House, Stanley Terrace, Christian Street, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1np
The proposal involved alterations and conversion of the vacant former nursing home, a large end-of-terrace property in Peel's Conservation Area, into two two-bedroom apartments and one three-bedroom apartment.
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The officer noted the change of use from nursing home to apartments is acceptable in this primarily residential Conservation Area location, as the large property was unsuitable for a single residence …
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
applicant to consult fire safety dept
Apartment blocks should meet requirements including disabled parking, accessible entrances, sanitary facilities, corridors, apartment entrances, and lift if multi-level
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
Mixed responses including objection from Highways Division on parking provision, support from Peel Town Commissioners, standard conditions from IoMWA, access requirements from Disability Access Office, and consultations from Fire Service; application was refused primarily due to inadequate parking.
Key concern: The parking area provided can accommodate two vehicles. This provision is inadequate to serve the needs of the development.
Department of Transport Highways Division
ObjectionThe parking area provided can accommodate two vehicles. This provision is inadequate to serve the needs of the development.; To ensure the provision of satisfactory vehicle parking arrangements.
Peel Town Commissioners
SupportRe-development of un-used nursing home to create 3 x 2 bedroom apartments, Elm Bank House, Christian Street, Peel. RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.
IoMWA
Conditional No ObjectionSee Notes 3 and 4
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.; For 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.
Disability Access Office
Conditional No ObjectionApartment 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
No CommentApplicant to consult with Fire Safety Department is proposed falls within the scope of the Fire Precautions (Flets) Regulations 1996
Conditions requested: Applicant to consult with Fire Safety Department as proposed falls within the scope of the Fire Precautions (Flats) Regulations 1996
