4 January 2016 · Planning Committee
Bill'S, 17, Malew Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1ab
The site is part of the Callows Yard mixed-use development in Castletown's Conservation Area, currently featuring underused retail units. The scheme subdivides the single retail unit at 17 & 19 Malew Street into two retail units with direct street access for one and hallway access for the other, converts the rear into …
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The officer acknowledged the policy preference for ground-floor retail in town centres but considered a strict application inappropriate given the existing mix of uses in Callows Yard, including resid…
Strategic Policy 2 - Priority for new development to identified towns and villages
Identifies Castletown as a Service Centre for regeneration, housing, employment, and services. The officer assessed the proposal as contributing to mixed-use regeneration in this key location.
General Policy 2
Requires development not to adversely affect townscape character, resident amenity, access/parking, adjoining land, or safety. Assessed as satisfied given no harm to character, improved amenities via bin storage, and retained public access.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. Officer found changes neutral to positive, citing inspector's prior view that short residential frontages do no harm, with overall enhancement to appearance.
Environment Policy 43
Supports regeneration of run-down areas via re-use of built fabric. Proposal re-uses underused retail spaces, addressing poor occupancy and contributing to town centre vitality.
Housing Policy 17
Permits conversions to flats if providing adequate space for drying/refuse/amenity/parking, pleasant outlook, and parking strategy. Assessed as met via new bin stores, courtyard outlook for apartments, and town centre parking flexibility.
Transport Policy 7
Requires parking per standards, reducible in sustainable/Conservation Area locations. Acceptable in Castletown town centre without on-site parking issues raised.
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.
do not object to the application
Castletown Town Commissioners considered application 15/01286/B at their meeting on 14/12/15 and raised no objections.
Castletown Town Commissioners
No ObjectionThe following applications were considered by the Board at a meeting dated 14/12/15 and no objections raised.; 15/01286/B
