1 June 2018 · Director of Planning and Building Control (Jennifer Chance)
Shop, 10, Malew Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1ab
The application proposed changing the use of the ground floor shop at 10 Malew Street, a mid-terrace three-storey building in Castletown's Mixed Use area and Conservation Area, from retail to offices (either Class 2 with day-to-day callers or Class 4 without), with no external changes to the building.
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The officer noted the development plan's preference for ground floor retail to maintain town centre vitality but recognised exceptions for vacant units, as per Area Plan paragraph 6.5.3 allowing offic…
General Policy 2
Requires development in accordance with zoning and not adversely affecting townscape character or local amenity. Officer assessed the no-change proposal as compliant, finding no harm to the distinctive streetscene or Conservation Area.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. No building alterations meant the special facade features (curved front, mouldings) were protected, with office use not harming appearance.
new retail provision at a scale appropriate. Major retail development proposals to be supported by Retail Impact Assessment
Supports offices in town centres for accessibility, vitality, and building renewal. Ground floor office in prime location seen as contributing to centre success despite retail preference.
Business Policy 7
Prefers new offices in town centres or exceptionally in historic buildings. Vacant town centre unit qualified as appropriate for office use to secure economic viability.
Mixed Use Proposal 1
Presumption for retaining ground floor retail in Castletown Mixed Use areas, assessed on merits. Exception justified by vacancy and no harm.
Mixed Use Proposal 5
Office development acceptable on Castletown ground floors if not harming character, subject to merits. Vacancy and reversibility tipped balance in favour.
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 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Permitted uses
The premises may be used either as a shop (Class 1 of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2012, Schedule 4) or an office (Class 2 or Class 4 of that Order). Reason: to clarify the extent of the planning approval granted.
no objection
Castletown Town Commissioners initially requested a deferral to discuss the application at their public meeting, then confirmed no objections after their board meeting.
Castletown Town Commissioners
Please can the consideration of this application be deferred.; My Board will not have the opportunity to meet until the 8th of May
Castletown Town Commissioners
No Objectionthe Board of Castletown Town Commissioners discussed the above mentioned applications at their board meeting of 8th May and no objections were raised.
