1 September 2005 · Planning Committee
Land Adjacent To, Knock Rushen House, Scarlett Road, Scarlett, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1ta
The proposal sought approval in principle to convert the existing substantial detached house, Knock Rushen House, into six apartments (two per floor) with 12 parking spaces in the southwest garden, using the existing access off Queen Street/Scarlett Road.
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The Committee determined that even though this proposal for six apartments was a reduction from the 12 apartments refused under PA 04/2404, it would still result in an unacceptable increase in traffic…
Express interest; applicant must contact Authority for water supply connection under Water Supply Byelaws; specific rules for flats/apartments.
Access should be suitable for the disabled; dropped kerbs, tactile paving, 5% disabled parking, build to Part M.
no objection
Multiple consultees and local residents object to the application primarily due to inadequate highway visibility, increased traffic on narrow Queen Street, over-intensive development, heritage impacts, and drainage concerns, with only utilities offering conditional no objection.
Key concern: inadequate visibility from proposed driveway
Department of Transport Highways Division
ObjectionThe visibility from the proposed driveway is inadequate to serve the needs of the development.; In the interests of road safety.
IoMWA
Conditional No Objectionthe applicant must contact the Authority to ensure that a connection is obtained for water supply purposes
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.
Castletown Town Commissioners
ObjectionThe Castletown Town Commissioners recommend that the application be refused
Castletown Town Commissioners
Objectionthe Commissioners wish to reiterate their comments detailed in a letter dated 21/07/05 and concur with the reasons for refusal made by the Planning Committee
Disability Access Office
No Commentcould you please bear in mind the needs of people with a disability
Conditions requested: Estate layouts should ensure there are dropped kerbs at all road junctions and that appropriate tactile paving is provided.; Dropped kerb crossing places should also be provided at various points along any road although these can be provided by way of driveways to properties.; If however the alternative 'shared surface' option is used then there should be a clear delineation line between pavement and road to assist people with sight impairment.; Where common parking is to be provided then 5% should be designated disabled parking.; The dwelling should be built under the Part M Building Regulations and where possible built to be as accessible as possible for all disabilities including unassisted wheelchair users.
