28 April 2020 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
2, Church Street, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1hl
The application seeks permission to change the use of the ground floor of a mixed commercial/residential property on the corner of Church Street and Christian Street from a laundrette to a beauty salon, accommodating two staff and up to 10 customers per day, one or two at a time.
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The officer concluded the change of use accords with the Peel Local Plan, Planning Policy Statement 1/01, Environment Policy 35, and General Policy 2 of the Strategic Plan 2016.
General Policy 2
Requires development to preserve area character and appearance, protect living conditions of adjacent properties, avoid adverse highway safety impacts, and support energy reduction. Officer assessed the proposal as compliant, noting the quieter use improves amenity and parking over the laundrette without external changes.
Environment Policy 35
Requires development in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character and appearance, acknowledging the area's special nature. No external alterations proposed, so continued active use of historic commercial ground floor maintains function without risking disrepair.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Conservation of the Historic Environment of the Isle of Man
Supports development in Conservation Areas that preserves or enhances character. Officer found the internal change of use acceptable as it sustains commercial vitality in a well-visited town centre location.
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.
do not object (23.04.2020)
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division submitted a consultation response stating 'Do not oppose' with no conditions or concerns raised.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on 23 April 20
