16 October 2007 · Committee
1a, Lake Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 5af
This application sought permission to extend and convert a two-storey warehouse building at 1 Lake Road, Douglas. The proposal involved adding a new second floor for residential use, converting part of the ground floor to residential garaging, bin storage, and utility space, and converting the first floor to a mix of office and residential accommodation. The building had most recently been used as a tile and tools DIY centre. The surrounding area included a nearby residential and restaurant redevelopment to the south and a small car park to the west. The Planning Committee approved the application on 16 October 2007, subject to eight conditions. The officer had also recommended approval.
The Planning Committee approved the application on 16 October 2007. The officer also recommended approval, and no conflicts were identified in the decision process.
General Policy 2
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
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 plans and information submitted as part of this application and date stamped 10th July 2007.
Condition 3
The retail use is restricted to any use within Article 4, Schedule 4 Use Classes Class 1 (Shops) as defined within the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2005
Condition 4
The storage area/garaging associated with the retail use at ground floor level may be used between the hours of 0730 - 18.30 Monday to Saturday and 1200 - 1800 hrs Sundays and Bank/Public Holidays.
Condition 5
The office use hereby approved may be used in association with the residential units only.
Condition 6
The residential apartment and leisure space, identified on Drawing No. 002-First Floor Plan may be used in association with the main apartment on the second floor only, and not as a separate/independent unit of residential accommodation.
Condition 7
Prior to the commencement of the development a sample of roof tile must be submitted for consideration and approval by the Planning Authority.
Condition 8
The windows to the south elevation, first and second floor must be glazed with obscure glazing and thereafter retained.
