6 December 2005 · Committee
Ratcliffe, 14, Empress Drive, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4lq
The application proposes converting the ground and first floors of a large semi-detached property into three self-contained apartments and replacing the front and rear windows with uPVC top hung sash windows. The decision was considered by the Planning Committee on written evidence, and the application was refused. The refusal cites concerns about increased demand for on-street parking where there is no additional parking capacity, with on-site parking not proposed or practical and further on-street parking expected to exacerbate congestion. It also states that the proposed uPVC windows would not preserve or enhance the appearance of the Conservation Area, and that there are no details of the proposed front bin storage area, which would need to be designed to preserve or enhance the Conservation Area.
The Planning Committee refused the application. The decision cited parking impacts from increased demand for on-street spaces in a location with no additional capacity, and expected effects on congestion, road safety and residents’ convenience. It also refused the window proposals on appearance grounds in the Conservation Area and noted that there were no details provided for front bin storage, which would need to be designed to preserve or enhance the Conservation Area.
Refusal Reasons
housing (flats) regulations 1982
The proposed flats must, on completion of the proposed works, comply with the requirements of the housing (flats) regulations 1982 and be registered thereafter under the same regulations.
fire precautions flat regulations 1996
Applicant to consult with fire safety department as the premises falls within the scope of the fire precautions flat regulations 1996.