17 August 2006 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
8, Albert Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2qa
The proposal involves changing the use of a mid-terrace two-storey property at 8 Albert Street from residential and office to counselling rooms and office for Relate Isle of Man, a registered charity providing couples counselling.
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The officer assessed highways issues and found them acceptable as three off-street parking spaces are provided to the rear, supplemented by on-street parking along Albert Street and nearby multi-store…
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 submitted documents and drawings DOV/RELATE/1, DOV/RELATE/2, DOV/RELATE/3 and DOV/RELATE/4 all received on 8th June 2006.
Parking provision
Three off street parking spaces are required to serve the proposed development.
Do not oppose subject to the imposition of the condition: Three off street parking spaces are required to serve the proposed development. Town centre location with off street parking.
No objection
Multiple consultees responded to planning application 06/00969/C for change of use to counselling rooms and office at 8 Albert Street, Douglas, with most expressing no objection or specific recommendations, though some requested deferral or consultations.
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; For a change in the supply to a premises (domestic or commercial) the applicant should contact the IoMWA Byelaws Inspector (Michael Karran), tel. 69 59 57
Borough of Douglas
No ObjectionDouglas Corporation have no objection to the proposals listed below.
Douglas Building Control
No CommentPlease defer the following application until the Public Works Committee has considered them on 21 June 2006 after which I will advise of their comments.
Disability Access Office
Entrance should be accessible to an unassisted wheelchair user.; Toilet facilities should include the provision of a disabled toilet. If the provision is not to be on every floor then the horizontal distance a disabled person must travel should not exceed forty metres.
Conditions requested: Entrance should be accessible to an unassisted wheelchair user.; All reception counters should contain at least one section suitable for wheelchair users.; Toilet facilities should include the provision of a disabled toilet. If the provision is not to be on every floor then the horizontal distance a disabled person must travel should not exceed forty metres.; Where the building is 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.; If the lift to be provided is not of evacuation standards, then a fire refuge area must be established on all floors other than the ground entrance level.; If a second accessible entrance exit is not available then a fire refuge area must be established on the ground entrance level.
Department of Transport Highway Division
No CommentIsle of Man Fire And Rescue Service
Conditional No ObjectionI RECOMMEND THAT THE APPLICANT CONSULTS THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT TO DISCUSS THE FIRE PRECAUTIONS
Conditions requested: I RECOMMEND THAT THE APPLICANT CONSULTS THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT TO DISCUSS THE FIRE PRECAUTIONS
