19 February 2008 · Planning Committee
Showroom, 14, Castlemona Avenue, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4eh
The site currently hosts a single-storey shop and two-storey workshop with white painted render, out of character with surrounding residential terraces. The proposal involves demolition and erection of a new building matching the height of the adjacent terrace, with six parking spaces and bicycle storage in the basemen…
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The existing motorcycle showroom generates significant traffic and parking issues with limited on-site capacity, and its buildings are out of character with the residential streetscene.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This permission relates to the erection of an apartment block with basement parking all as shown in drawings 01, 579/003 and -004 all received on 21st November, 2007.
Obscured glazing
The bathroom windows on the rear elevation must be fitted with frosted glass obscured to Pilkington Level 5 or equivalent which must be retained as such in perpetuity in order to preserve the privacy both of the occupants of these rooms and those in the apartment building to the rear.
Window type
The windows must be sliding sash as described and notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development Order) 2005 may not be replaced without the prior permission of the Planning Authority.
Window mouldings
Prior to the commencement of works on site, the applicant must have approved by the Planning Authority amended elevational details which add mouldings above the windows in the front elevation to match those on the adjoining building to the north east.
Do not oppose
No objection
No objection
Multiple utility, fire, drainage, building control, environmental health, and highways consultees responded to application 07/02160/B with no objections, though several requested specific conditions related to services, security, fire safety, and compliance with regulations.
Key concern: potential for criminal and/or anti-social behaviour in unsecured ground floor car parking
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
Conditions requested: 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
Manx Electricity 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
Conditions requested: condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority
Douglas Drainage Services
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 the following
Conditions requested: The surface and foul water drainage from the new development must be separated. Details of the drainage layout must be provided to the Borough of Douglas Drainage Department for approval, prior to any work commencing on site; it is an offence under Manx legislation to permit the discharge of polluting or harmful matter to any public sewers or watercourses. Appropriate measures must be taken by the developer / occupier of the premises to ensure compliance with the legislation
Fire Service
Conditional No ObjectionI would therefore recommend that consideration be given to securing the car parking level to minimise its potential exposure to criminal activity or anti-social behaviour
Conditions requested: securing the car parking level to minimise its potential exposure to criminal activity or anti-social behaviour
Douglas Building Control
No Objectionthe committee agreed not to raise an objection to the application
Isle of Man Fire And Rescue Service Fire Precautions
Conditional No ObjectionPrior to commencement of any works the Applicant must consult the Fire Safety departments as the Proposals fall within the scope of the Fire Precautions (Flats) Regulations 1996
Conditions requested: Prior to commencement of any works the Applicant must consult the Fire Safety departments as the Proposals fall within the scope of the Fire Precautions (Flats) Regulations 1996
Environmental Health Officer
Conditional No ObjectionThe proposed flats must, on completion of the proposed works, comply with the requirements of the Housing (Flats) Regulations 1982 and be registered thereafter under the same Regulations
Conditions requested: The proposed flats must, on completion of the proposed works, comply with the requirements of the Housing (Flats) Regulations 1982 and be registered thereafter under the same Regulations
Department of Transport Highways
No ObjectionDo not oppose
