24 November 2017 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
2, Bridge Street, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1nb
The proposal involves converting the upper floors (above ground and basement) of a four-storey mixed-use building in Peel's commercial centre and Conservation Area from a residential apartment to commercial use as part of the existing beauty salon, introducing a new hairdressing business on the ground floor with treatm…
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The officer judged the proposal compliant with the Development Plan, noting the site's Mixed Use zoning in Peel town centre and the Local Plan's encouragement of upper-level refurbishment without fixe…
Mixed Use zoning in Peel Local Plan
The policy zones the site as Mixed Use and, due to the Conservation Area's sensitivity, adopts no fixed retail guidelines while encouraging improved maintenance or refurbishment of upper levels. The officer assessed the salon extension as complying in principle with this zoning, with detailed implications tested under other policies.
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 (of the Strategic Plan) addresses detailed implications of land use changes. The officer referenced it alongside ENV35 for assessing amenity and Conservation Area impacts, finding the proposal acceptable.
Environment Policy 35
Environment Policy 35 (of the Strategic Plan) addresses detailed implications in sensitive areas. The officer considered it for Conservation Area effects, concluding no objection to adding hairdresser uses.
Housing Policy 18
The policy states loss of dwellings fit for habitation will not normally be supported unless replaced. The officer noted prima facie conflict but interpreted it as aimed at areas with housing shortages; with new Peel housing approved, loss of this unit did not warrant refusal.
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.
No objection; proposals not materially different to existing use, acceptable on balance with no suggested conditions.
No objection.
Peel Town Commissioners and Highways Division both raised no objections to the change of use application 17/01012/C at 2 Bridge Street, Peel, with Highways noting no material highways impact or conditions required.
Peel Town Commissioners
No ObjectionThe Peel Town Commissioners considered the following planning applications at their Committee meeting and they do not object to the proposals contained within these applications subject to any conditions stipulated below:; i. 17/01012/B Conversion of flat into business use at 2 Bridge Street, Peel
Highway Services Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on 16.10.17; the proposals would not be materially different to the existing use and on balance are considered acceptable.; There are no suggested conditions.
