6 March 2007 · Secretary, Planning Committee (E J Callow)
Mg Ltd, Modena House, Ballanard Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 5pp
The proposal was for a detached three-car garage (12x6.5m, 6m ridge height) with workshop/storage in the roof space, sited in the north-west corner of the curtilage of Modena House, replacing an existing storage container. The site is in an area zoned for Low Density Housing in Parkland per the Douglas Local Plan.
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No final decision was issued as the application was withdrawn prior to determination. The officer's report dated 30 January 2007 recommended refusal, reasoning that the site is zoned for Low Density H…
Low Density Housing in Parkland
Requires high-quality low-density housing with open landscaping in parkland zones. Officer assessed the proposal as adding 'built clutter' to a modest site that should remain open, directly conflicting as per prior appeal Inspector's findings for similar building.
Do not oppose
No objection
Not formally objecting provided stringent conditions limit use to garage/workshop/store only; reserve right as interested party
Douglas Borough Council and Highways Division have no objection to the application, while the Fire Service recommends smoke detection installation; multiple neighbouring residents strongly object citing visual impact, inappropriateness for low density housing parkland area, and potential future conversion to living accommodation.
Douglas Corporation
No ObjectionDouglas Corporation have no objection to the proposals listed below.
Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service
Conditional No ObjectionThe installation of mains wired, interconnected domestic smoke detection conforming to BS 5446 : Part 1 : 2000, and installed to conform with BS 5839 : Part 6 : 1995, is recommended
Conditions requested: The installation of mains wired, interconnected domestic smoke detection conforming to BS 5446 : Part 1 : 2000, and installed to conform with BS 5839 : Part 6 : 1995, is recommended in accordance with Section 1 of the Building Regulations 2000 – Approved Document B
Department of Transport, Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose
