Highway Comments

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

Highway Services Comment made

Do not oppose

Highways Representation history for this case.

DNO on 7-9-18

Conditions (if any)

The proposed garage would replace the existing shed at the dwelling. The proposed site plan shows that the existing gated site access would not be changed as part of the development. The plans show that the existing driveway would be retained as at present with the new garage erected adjacent to it. The garage would be 6m wide and 6m in length with 2 no. 2.4m wide garage doors. The 'Manual for Manx Roads' design guide specifies that a double garage should have minimum internal dimensions of 6m x 6m with 2.4m wide single doors to be counted as 2 car parking spaces. The proposed garage would therefore be able to accommodate 2 parked cars. The driveway in front of the garage would be at least 8.2m in length, and due to its location adjacent to the site access it may require more than one turning movement for cars to be able to access and egress the garage. However, these turning manoeuvres could take place within the site without affecting the adjacent highway and could still allow vehicles to enter and exit the site in forward gear. The proposals should therefore not create any new highway issues.

Highways Officer

MB

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

Please note that whilst the content of this memo has been completed by Officers from DOI Highways, the detail has been produced by DEFA P&BC for the benefit of the planning application file and P&BC online services.