16 June 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
11, Michael Street, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1hb
The proposal involves changing a vacant ground-floor retail unit on the corner of Michael Street and Orry Lane in Peel's town centre from retail to a Mixed Martial Arts School, operating mainly evenings and Saturday mornings with small class sizes of 10-14 people and no loud music or heavy equipment.
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The officer concluded the change of use from retail to a Martial Arts School would not materially impact the character or visual amenity of the streetscene or Conservation Area, as there are no extern…
General Policy 2
Requires development of suitable design respecting the site and surroundings, not adversely affecting townscape character, safeguarding residential amenities, and ensuring adequate parking. Officer found no external changes so no visual/townscape harm; leisure use compatible in Mixed Use area with no greater activity than retail; sustainable location justifies no on-site parking.
Transport Policy 4
Concerns highway safety and network functionality. No objections from Highway Services; use intensity not exceeding retail, central location with public transport and parking nearby.
Transport Policy 7
Relates to parking provision. Pre-existing no on-site parking accepted for retail; same for proposed use with staff walking and users accessing public facilities.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Specific use restriction
For the avoidance of doubt, planning permission is granted for the use of the premises only as a Mixed Martial Arts School, and no other use or activity falling within Use Class 4.4 of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 2019. Reason: The application has been assessed purely on the basis of the use of the premises hereby approved.
Application has no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking.
Highway Services HDC reviewed application 23/00387/C and found no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking, stating they do not oppose (DNO). No conditions or concerns were raised specifically for this application.
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking.
