29 March 2016 · Planning Committee
Myrtle Cottage, Andreas Village, Isle Of Man, IM7 4hh
The proposal involves converting an existing two-storey semi-detached house known as Myrtle Cottage, located on the northern side of the junction of the A9 and A17 in Andreas Village, into two separate 2-bedroom apartments, one per floor, with no external changes to elevations, windows or facades—just internal room sub…
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The officer assessed the proposal primarily against Housing Policy 17, which permits conversions into flats in residential areas if they provide adequate amenity space, clear outlook from principal ro…
General Policy 2
Requires development in residential zoning to respect site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/design, not harm landscape/townscape character, provide resident amenities including parking/access, and avoid adverse highway impacts. Officer found no visual harm from internal-only changes, acceptable amenities and relaxed parking justified by location, fully complying.
Housing Policy 4
Directs new housing to existing towns/villages or sustainable extensions. Site in zoned residential village satisfied this locational test without issue.
Housing Policy 17
Permits flat conversions in residential areas if providing space for drying/refuse/amenity/parking where practical, with pleasant outlooks from principal rooms. Assessed as met via large windows with dual-direction views, adequate internal/outdoor space and practical (if relaxed) parking.
Transport Policy 7
Requires parking per standards (2 spaces per 2-bed flat), relaxable for village sites near transport/amenities. Strict standard unmet but relaxed due to proximity to bus stop, school, stores and services, outweighing shortfall for conversion.
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.
Car parking provision
Prior to the occupation of any dwelling the car parking shall be provided and remain free from obstruction thereafter. Reason: In the interest of highway safety.
no objection
Highways Division objects to the application due to insufficient parking provision in an area with existing parking issues, while Andreas Parish Commissioners have no objections.
Key concern: insufficient parking provision (1 space per apartment instead of required 2) in area with existing on-street parking problems
Highway Services Division
ObjectionThe Strategic Plan requires 2 off road parking spaces for each apartment and proposal only provides 1 space for each.; Oppose; In accordance with the IOM Strategic Plan 2 off road parking places would need to be provided to each apartment (total of 4 spaces). Applicant cannot provide 2 to the required standard of 6 x 3.25 metres.
Conditions requested: Prior to the occupation of any dwelling the car parking shall be provided and remain free from obstruction thereafter. Reason: in the interest of highway safety.
Andreas Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionAndreas Parish Commissioners have now considered the above proposed development, and have no objections thereto.
