3 July 2006 · Planning Committee
Brae Villa, Tromode Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 5ej
The proposal involved demolishing the existing detached dwelling at Brae Villa and replacing it with a three-storey block containing ten apartments (eight one-bedroom and two two-bedroom units) plus 14 basement parking spaces and one visitor space.
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consultation required to discuss cables running alongside the site which may need protection or diversion
no objection in principle subject to connection to public sewer, no surface water to foul system, percolation tests for soakaway
standard comments on accessibility requirements for apartment blocks
standard comment requiring contact for water supply connection
Manx Electricity Authority requires contact regarding high voltage cables and safety compliance; Highways objects due to inadequate visibility splays; Douglas Drainage has no objection subject to sewer connection and testing; Douglas Corporation objects on visual and residential …
Key concern: Inadequate visibility splays for access onto Tromode Road
Manx Electricity Authority
Conditional No ObjectionPlease contact Anthony Kinrade or Ian Horsey... as there are High Voltage and Fibre Optic cables running alongside the area of the proposed development.
Conditions requested: Contact Anthony Kinrade or Ian Horsey, Operations and Maintenance Dept, Network Services, to discuss working practices around these cables which may be required to be diverted before any work can be carried out on site; Contact the Planning Department to discuss proposed loads required; All work on the site to be carried out with reference to HSE Guidance note HS(G)47; Contact the M.E.A. for an Electrical Site Safety 5
Department of Transport Highway Division
ObjectionVisibility splays of 2.0 metres by 12 metres are required to serve the needs of this development.; Objection | The development proposal will significantly increase the usage of the existing access... in accordance with the department of Transport Highway Division's Policy.
Isle of Man Water Authority
Conditional No ObjectionNote (1) For connections that comprise more than a single connection to a water main or service...
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 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 IoMWA Planning and Projects Section, tel. 69 59 58
Douglas Drainage
Conditional No ObjectionDouglas Corporation acting as The Agent for the Department of Transport, under the Sewerage Act 1999 has no objection in principle to the above application subject to:-
Conditions requested: The proposed development must be connected to the public sewer(s). Full details of the foul and surface water disposal routes from this dwelling must be submitted as part of any subsequent detailed planning application; A Communication Fee will be payable to the Department of Transport in respect of this drainage connection; There must be NO discharge of surface water (directly or indirectly) from this proposed development to any foul drainage system(s); The Division strongly recommends that the necessary percolation tests are carried out and approved, prior to any detailed planning application being submitted in order to support the soakaway proposal
Douglas Corporation
ObjectionDouglas Corporation wishes to objection to the proposals.; following consideration of the proposals Douglas Corporation believes that the introduction of a building housing ten, single bedroom apartments... would have a negative impact...
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
The original application (06/00534/A) for approval in principle to erect a block of ten apartments with associated basement parking facilities to replace the existing dwelling at Brae Villa, Tromode Road, Douglas, was refused on 22 June 2006. Appellant Jennifer Quiggin lodged an appeal on 21 July 2006, notified to the Department on 24 July 2006. The Department accepted the appeal on 25 July 2006 (ref BS/AP06/0179) and forwarded it to the Chief Secretary's Office for referral to an independent person appointed by the Council of Ministers. The appeal process involves written representations, potential oral hearings with witnesses, and a report with recommendations to the Minister. An appeal statement was requested from the Department by 24 August 2006, and an inquiry hearing was anticipated but no date set. No inspector's analysis, arguments, or final decision are provided in the documents.
Precedent Value
This is an appeal initiation document only; no substantive arguments, analysis, or outcome to set precedent. Future applicants can note the formal process involves referral to an independent person for public inquiry-style proceedings with written and oral representations.
