18 September 2012 · Committee
14, Derby Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3et
Permission was granted to change the use of 14 Derby Road, Douglas from a residential dwelling to a residential care home. The property is a vacant three and a half storey Victorian end-of-terrace building with a substantial two storey annex to the rear. The Planning Committee approved the application on 18 September 2012, in line with the officer's recommendation. Parking provision was identified as a key issue in the assessment of the proposal. Approval was subject to two planning conditions.
The Planning Committee approved the change of use on 18 September 2012. The officer also recommended approval. Parking provision was identified as a key planning issue considered in reaching the decision, and two conditions were attached.
General Policy 2
complies with General Policy 2 (g)
General Policy 2: Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan and with other policies of this Strategic Plan will normally be permitted, provided that the development: (a) is in accordance with the design brief in the Area Plan where there is such a brief; (b) respects the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping of buildings and the spaces around them; (c) does not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape; (d) does not adversely affect the protected wildlife or locally important habitats on the site or adjacent land, including water courses; (e) does not affect adversely public views of the sea; (f) incorporates where possible existing topography and landscape features, particularly trees and sod banks; (g) does not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality; (h) provides satisfactory amenity standards in itself, including where appropriate safe and convenient access for all highway users, together with adequate parking, servicing and manoeuvring space; (i) does not have an unacceptable effect on road safety or traffic flows on the local highways; (j) can be provided with all necessary services; (k) does not prejudice the use or development of adjoining land in accordance with the appropriate Area Plan; (l) is not on contaminated land or subject to unreasonable risk of erosion or flooding; (m) takes account of community and personal safety and security in the design of buildings and the spaces around them; and (n) is designed having due regard to best practice in reducing energy consumption. 6.3 Development outside of areas zoned for development
Transport Policy 7
Transport Policy 7: The Department will require that in all new development, parking provision must be in accordance with the Department's current standards. The current standards are set out in Appendix 7. 11.5.4 New development can have a significant impact in terms of the traffic generated by it and the impact on the various modes of travel. The Department considers that proposals which are likely to be significant traffic generators should be accompanied by a Transport Assessment(1) which should look at all modes of transport including access by public transport, cycling and on foot.
Condition 1
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This approval relates to the change of use of a residential dwelling for use as a residential care home as defined by the meaning in Schedule 3 Paragraph 1 (c) (ii) in the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2012.
