10 April 2007 · Director of Planning and Building Control (delegated authority under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
16, Castlemona Avenue, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4eh
The proposal involved converting the existing guest house, currently with 18 bedrooms, into five self-contained apartments, including retaining and formalising an existing basement ancillary accommodation as a separate flat.
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The officer assessed that creating a separate flat in the basement would result in a poor living environment due to seriously unsatisfactory outlook from the high blank wall with railings in front of …
Planning Circular 2/88 - The Conversion of Buildings into Flats
The circular sets standards for habitable living environments in flat conversions, particularly regarding outlook and natural lighting. The officer assessed the basement flat against this, finding poor outlook from high blank walls/railings and inadequate light due to north-easterly orientation and enclosed rear yard, failing the test for satisfactory living conditions.
Do not oppose. The development of five apartments from the established use is not considered intensive in highway parking terms.
No objection.
Express interest; require applicant to contact for water supply connection under Water Supply Byelaws.
Multiple consultees including Douglas Corporation, Douglas Public Works, Highways Division, and Isle of Man Water Authority raised no objections to the application, while Disability Access Office provided accessibility recommendations and a neighbour objected on parking grounds.
Douglas Corporation
No ObjectionDouglas Corporation have no objection to the proposals listed below.
Isle of Man Water Authority
Conditional No Objectionthe 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 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
No CommentApartment 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
Douglas Public Works
No Objectionthe committee agreed not to raise an objection to the application
Department of Transport, Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; The development of five apartments from the established use is not considered intensive in highway parking terms.
