16 April 2013 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (M Kallyher)
6a, The Parade, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1lg
The proposal sought to change the use of Balcony House, a three-storey Registered Building with basement recently converted to residential use, from residential to office accommodation without any building alterations proposed at this stage. Ten parking spaces were shown at the rear shared with No. 5.
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The officer concluded that it had not been demonstrated the building could be used for offices without changes detrimentally affecting the interior, failing Environment Policy 33 which permits change …
Environment Policy 33
Requires change of use of Registered Buildings only if proposed use appropriate and associated alterations not detrimental to special architectural or historic interest. Officer assessed that office use likely necessitates internal changes (wiring, ceilings, fire doors) harming historic detailing like coving and architraves; no details submitted to prove viability without harm.
Mixed Use Proposal 4 (Area Plan for the South)
Presumption in favour of retaining existing residential uses on upper floors in Mixed Use areas of Castletown, subject to merits. Officer applied presumption against loss to maintain post-working hours vitality; whole property residential conversion recent, not suited to vertical subdivision without harmful changes.
Parking not provided per standards but do not oppose given location, bus route and public parking
Register interest, no comment
