Re-development of site to form 22 sheltered housing apartments with wardens and ancillary accommodation

Why Was This Approved?

• ✓Redevelopment of the former Follies Cabaret Restaurant site on Harbour Road, Onchan
• ✓22 sheltered housing apartments with warden and ancillary accommodation
• ✓Approved by the Planning Committee on 24 July 2007
• ✓Officer recommendation was also to approve
• ✓Six conditions attached to the permission
• ✓Two earlier planning applications on record for the site

This application sought permission to redevelop the former Follies Cabaret Restaurant site on Harbour Road, Onchan, to create 22 sheltered housing apartments along with warden and ancillary accommodation. The Planning Committee approved the application on 24 July 2007, in line with the case officer's recommendation. The site had a prior planning history, with two earlier references on record. Permission was granted subject to six conditions, though the detail of those conditions is not set out in the available evidence.

The Planning Committee approved the application on 24 July 2007. The officer also recommended approval. Six conditions were attached to the permission, though the specific reasons are not detailed in the available evidence.

Policies Assessed (2)

Conditions (6)

1. 1

   Condition 1

   The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.

2. 2

   Condition 2

   This approval relates to drawing no.s K117/P/10-01, K117/P/10-03, K117/P/10-04, K117/P/10-05, K117/P/10-06, K117/P/10-07, K117/P/10-08, K117/P/10-09, K117/P/10-10, K117/P/12-01, K117/P/12-02, K117/P/12-03, K117/P/12-04 and K117/P/12-05 date stamped the 4th May 2007.

3. 3

   Condition 3

   Prior to the commencement of development an agreement, under the provisions of section 13 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999, must be concluded between the applicant/developer and the Department regarding a financial contribution towards the provision of affordable housing in lieu of any direct provision on the application site.

4. 4

   Condition 4

   Prior to the commencement of development a landscaping scheme that details all planting and trees to be planted must be submitted to and agreed by the Planning Authority. All planting comprised within the agreed scheme must be carried out in the first planting season following the completion of the development or the occupation of the dwellings, whichever is the sooner. If within a period of five years from the date of the planting of any tree that tree (or any tree planted in replacement for it) is removed, uprooted, destroyed, dies, seriously damaged or becomes defective another tree of the same species and size as that originally planted shall be planted at the same place, unless the Planning Authority gives its written consent to any variation.

5. 5

   Condition 5

   Prior to the occupation of any of the apartments the car parking spaces, as shown on drawing no. K117/P/10-04 date stamped the 4th May 2007, must be set out and capable of use to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority. A minimum of one car parking space must be specifically designated to each apartment.

6. 6

   Condition 6

   With the exception of the Warden’s apartment the occupation of the apartments hereby permitted by this approval shall only be occupied by persons aged fifty plus and/or persons registered disabled. In respect of persons registered disabled but aged under fifty it is permissible for any associated spouse, dependant or carer to occupy the apartment without restriction on their age or ability.

Planning History (2)

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