23 July 2007 · Planning Committee
Court House, Athol Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 1qj
The site is the former Douglas Court House (a registered building) and No. 13 Athol Street in Douglas, within an area zoned for predominantly offices. The proposal seeks amendments to previously approved permissions (PA 02/01784/GB and 02/01785/CON) for a mixed-use redevelopment retaining the courthouse facades while a…
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The officer considered the amendments to be very minor changes to an already approved scheme for offices and licensed premises.
Approved drawings
This consent relates to amendments for to an offices/licensed premises redevelopment scheme as shown in drawing numbers 20, 21, 22 Rev A, 23 Rev A, 24 Rev A, 25 Rev A, 26 Rev A, 27 Rev A, 28, 29, APL37, APL38, APL39 and APL40 date stamped 5th April 2007, Supporting information from Dandara Commerical Ltd date stamped 5th April 2007.
Window types - courthouse
The windows to the existing courthouse must be timber frame sliding sash unless indicated as being fixed light or hopper windows.
Window types - extension
The windows to the extension with elevations to Church Street and Nelson Street, shall be bottom hinged inward opening, unless indicated as non-opening.
no objection
do not oppose the application subject to a condition
no objection to the proposal
Douglas Corporation has no objection to the application. IoM Water Authority requests a condition for water supply connection consultation. Disability Access Office recommends specific accessibility provisions, and Fire Service requires consultation under the Fire Precautions Act.
Douglas Corporation
No ObjectionDouglas Corporation have no objection to the proposals listed below.
Isle of Man 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
Disability Access Office
Conditional No ObjectionEntrance 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.; 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.
Conditions requested: provision should include a ratio of designated disabled parking places in line with the table; Entrance should be accessible to an unassisted wheelchair user; provisions should be laid for disabled people to use the general toilets; Accessible entrances and emergency exits are needed and appropriate way-finding signage with a wheelchair symbol; 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
Isle of Man Fire And Rescue Service
Applicant to consult with the Fire Safety department as the premises falls within the scope of the Fire Precautions Act 1975.
Conditions requested: Applicant to consult with the Fire Safety department as the premises falls within the scope of the Fire Precautions Act 1975
