1 February 2005 · Committee
Quay Cottage, Shore Road Underway, Port St. Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5dx
This application sought permission to convert the integral garage at Quay Cottage, a three-storey terraced property on The Quay in Port St. Mary, into additional living accommodation. The officer's report noted that the existing garage was significantly smaller than the minimum internal size recommended by guidance, with a door width of only 2.1 metres and an internal space of up to 4.1 metres long and 2.8 metres wide, narrowing towards the rear. This made the garage of limited practical use as a parking space. The application was approved by the Planning Committee with two conditions. One issue raised during assessment was the need for the architect to consult with the fire department regarding escape routes from the first floor and the proposed new bedroom.
The Planning Committee approved the application to convert the integral garage into additional living accommodation. The garage was noted to be smaller than the minimum size guidance for a garage, making its conversion to living space more acceptable in planning terms. A condition required the architect to consult with the fire department regarding escape routes from the first floor and the proposed bedroom.
Manx Roads 1
suggests that the minimum internal size of a garage is 5m by 3m
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 drawing number 7035-101-00.
