7 August 2025 · Delegated
Maisonette, 16, Prospect Terrace, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3al
Permission was granted for the additional use of an existing apartment at Maisonette 16 Prospect Terrace, Woodbourne Road, Douglas, Isle of Man, as tourist accommodation (Class 3.6). The applicant is Apres Investments Limited and the application was decided under delegated authority on 7 August 2025. The proposal sought to allow the apartment to be used for tourist accommodation alongside its existing residential use, rather than converting it exclusively. The officer recommended approval and the decision followed that recommendation. The approval is subject to at least one condition and does not take effect until it becomes final.
The application was permitted on 7 August 2025 under delegated authority. The approval allows the existing apartment to also be used as tourist accommodation, subject to compliance with at least one condition. The approval does not take effect until it becomes final.
General Policy 2
Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan
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
Business Policy 13
Permission will generally be given for the use of private residential properties as tourist accommodation providing that it can be demonstrated that such use would not compromise the amenities of neighbouring residents
Business Policy 13: Permission will generally be given for the use of private residential properties as tourist accommodation providing that it can be demonstrated that such u se would not compromise the amenities of neighbouring residents.
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Change of use of existing apartment 1 (first floor level) from residential (Class 3.4) to beauty salon (Class 1.1)
Installation of a replacement shop front, front door and three air conditioning units to rear elevation
Conversion of existing retail unit into a Betting Shop
