18 February 2016 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer (Sarah Corlett)
2, Victoria Road, Port St. Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5af
The proposal involves converting an existing two-storey slate stone workshop in the proposed Port St Mary Conservation Area into a first-floor one-bedroom apartment with open-plan kitchen/living area and bathroom, plus a ground-floor garage for two vehicles and a WC.
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The officer assessed five key issues: suitability of residential use in the mixed-use zone, impact on local amenity, internal amenity standards, effect on building character in the proposed Conservati…
General Policy 2
Requires development in line with zoning to respect site/surroundings in siting/scale/design, avoid adverse amenity/character/traffic impacts, provide parking/access, and not prejudice adjoining land. Officer found proposal compliant as mixed-use zoning allows residential, alterations respect character, amenity protected, parking exceeds standards, and no highway prejudice after Highway Services resolution.
Environment Policy 35
Permits development in Conservation Areas only if preserving/enhancing character and protecting special features. Assessed as compliant: traditional sliding sash windows match originals per Circular 1/98, modest extension blends with green cladding, reuses apertures, not visible from public thoroughfare, overall brings building 'back to life' without detriment.
Transport Policy 4
Requires highways to safely accommodate development traffic per environmental objectives. Highway Services had initial visibility concerns but removed objection after applicant discussions; garage access deemed safe.
Transport Policy 7
Requires parking per Appendix 7 standards (1 space for 1-bed apartment). Proposal provides 2 spaces in garage, exceeding requirement and likely reducing prior workshop vehicle numbers.
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.
Obscure glazing
Obscure glazing (Pilkington level 5 or equivalent) shall be installed in the south-eastern elevation first floor lounge window and shall be retained as such thereafter. Reason: To preserve the amenities of the occupants of the adjacent dwelling Nr 2 Victoria Road.
Garage completion and parking
The development hereby approved shall not be occupied until the garage works have been completed to provide the required parking for the occupant/s of the apartment in accordance with the approved plans. Such areas shall not be used for any purpose other than the parking of vehicles associated with the development and shall remain free of obstruction for such use at all times. Reason: To ensure that sufficient provision is made for off-street parking in the interests of highway safety.
no objection
no direct objection to the proposal
Highways Division initially deferred but later issued DNOC based on no significant change in use or vehicular movement; Port St Mary Commissioners raised concerns about narrow vehicle access but did not formally object.
Key concern: narrow adjacent private access lane causing issues when emerging onto Victoria Road or Lewthwaites Way
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
Conditional No ObjectionExisting garage/workshop will be utilised as residential garage and therefore no significant change in use or increase in vehicular movement; Do not oppose with condition/comment; Awaiting further information from agent regarding the visibility splays from the proposed garage onto Victoria Road, PSM.
Port St Mary Commissioners
Concerns were raised regarding vehicle access to the proposed property. The adjacent private access lane is very narrow and could cause issues when emerging onto Victoria Road or Lewthwaites Way.
Port St Mary Commissioners
No CommentPort St Mary Commissioners will not be considering this application until their meeting on 27 January 2016.
