14 March 2012 · Delegated
30, Allan Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3dh
This retrospective application sought permission to use part of a mid-terrace dwelling at 30 Allan Street, Douglas, as a business premises for receiving, storing and delivering goods. The property sits on a street with a predominantly residential character. The application was refused on 14 March 2012 by a Senior Planning Officer acting under delegated authority. The decision matched the officer's recommendation to refuse. The main reason for refusal was that the commercial activity — particularly the receipt, storage and delivery of goods — would create unacceptable levels of noise and disturbance to neighbouring properties at unsociable times of day, harming residential amenity. The officer also identified parking and highway safety as concerns, noting that on-street parking in this part of Allan Street is already very limited.
The application was refused because using part of the residential property to receive, store and deliver goods would generate unacceptable noise and disturbance to neighbouring properties at unsociable hours, undermining the amenity of this predominantly residential street. The officer also identified concerns about parking and highway safety in an area where on-street parking is already limited.
Refusal Reasons
Predominantly Residential
The application site is located within an area that is designated as being Predominantly Residential by the Douglas Local Plan.
Urban Regeneration Study Area
The site is also within a wider area that is identified as being an Urban Regeneration Study Area.
Working from home
Exception - "A change of use within this Class is not permitted if the business involves persons other than the householder working in or calling at the building."
Use for storage or as a distribution centre.
The proposed use would seem to involve the storage of goods which will later be distributed.
