25 February 2008 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer (Mrs F Mullen)
Apartment 14, Ground Floor, Block B St Ninians Sheltered Housing St Ninians Road Douglas Isle Of Man IM2 4be
The proposal involves converting Apartment 14, a ground floor 2-bedroom unit in Block B of the St Ninian's Sheltered Housing complex on St Ninian's Road, Douglas, from residential use to a base for assisted living services.
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The officer considered the proposal beneficial as it provides on-site assistance enabling sheltered housing occupants to remain in their homes longer without needing nursing care.
Time limit
The use must be taken up within four years of the date of this notice in order for this approval to remain valid after that time.
Specific use restriction
This permission relates to the use of apartment 14 as shown in drawing 1000 received on 3rd December, 2007 as accommodation for staff employed in association with the care and assistance of those living within the St. Ninian's Court sheltered housing complex.
Do not oppose
No objection
Highways Division does not oppose the application but notes need to consider conditioning of use; Fire Safety Officer requires applicant consultation under Fire Precautions Regulations as it falls within scope.
Key concern: falls within the scope of the Fire Precautions (Plats) Regulations 1996
Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; Need to consider how the use is to be conditioned. Heritage Homes letter confusing.
Conditions requested: Consider how the use is to be conditioned
Isle Of Man Fire And Rescue Service
Applicant to Consult Fire Safety Department as proposed falls within the scope of the Fire Precautions (Plats) Regulations 1996; Recommend: Approve / Defer / Refusal
Conditions requested: Applicant to Consult Fire Safety Department
