23 August 2016 · Planning Committee
33, Malew Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1ae
The application seeks to infill the space between two existing buildings at 31-33 Malew Street with a new two-storey structure providing two apartments (with parking underneath), convert Mona House (No.
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The officer assessed visual impact, finding the new building and alterations to Mona House acceptable in the varied streetscene of narrow Malew Street with differing building heights, as 'what is prop…
Strategic Policy 10
Requires new development to promote integrated transport by minimising car journeys, maximising public transport, not affecting highway safety, and encouraging pedestrian movement. Assessed as compliant due to town centre location with public transport and no highway objections.
General Policy 2
Permits development in line with Area Plan zoning if it respects site/surroundings in scale/design, does not harm townscape character, provides amenity/ parking/ access standards, avoids adverse road safety/traffic effects, and does not prejudice adjoining land. Officer found proposal satisfies these in Conservation Area context with varied streetscene.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character, protecting special features. Proposal tested on filling courtyard space and roof raise; found to enhance Mona House proportions by removing unattractive dormers, acceptable despite modern elements given street's mix of building types.
Appendix 7
Requires 1-2 parking spaces per dwelling, relaxable in town centres for re-use of historic buildings/Conservation Areas near bus routes if no unacceptable on-street parking. Reduced spaces approved as site sustainable, prior office use had more vehicles, and studies show nearby capacity, avoiding vehicle-dominated architecture.
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.
Parking availability
The parking spaces shown to be provided within the site must be available for use prior to the occupation of any of the proposed dwelling units and thereafter must remain available to users of the site. Reason: to ensure that there is sufficient car parking to accommodate the proposed use in the interests of highway safety.
no objection to the proposal
no objection to the application
Manx Utilities requested deferral for assessment then confirmed no objection; Castletown Town Commissioners raised no objections.
Manx Utilities
No ObjectionFollowing our inspection of these sites I can confirm that Manx Utilities have no objection to the proposals.
Castletown Town Commissioners
No ObjectionI can confirm that the Board of Castletown Town Commissioners have discussed the above mentioned planning applications, and no objections were raised.
