Highways Comment

Representation from the Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division–

Highway Services Comment made

Do not oppose

Highways Representation history for this case. DNO on 21-12-17 Conditions (if any)

The application is for the conversion of the second and third floors of an existing four storey building from offices to four residential units comprising three onebedroom and one two-bedroom apartments. There is an existing retail use on the ground and first floors of the building and two on-site carparking spaces are allocated to the retail unit. There are no parking spaces provided on the site allocated for the residential development. Paragraph A.7.1 of Appendix 7, Parking Standards of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan allows for a relaxation of parking standards "in the case of town centre and previously developed sites". This particular site is in a very central location close to public transport, employment and public amenities. Taking this into account and given the relatively small scale of the proposed development, it is considered that this development would not have a significant detrimental impact on street parking in the surrounding area. Therefore, Highway Services does not oppose this application.

Highways Officer

CK

Code definition

DEFER	Highways input deferred pending further information/input
DNO	Do not oppose
DNOC	Do not oppose subject to condition
NHI	No highways interest
O	Oppose

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