30 April 2019 · Planning Committee
Chris Blackburn Estate Agents, 15, Malew Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1ab
The proposal involves sharing the existing retail unit with after school academic tuition, described as a Class 2 office use with public visits, expecting 1 student and 2-4 staff at a time, operating mainly 4-7pm weekdays and mornings on Saturdays.
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The officer noted the application was referred to Committee as the proposed use could be construed as contrary to MUP1, which presumes retention of ground floor retail in Mixed Use areas, but each cas…
General Policy 2
Requires development in accordance with land use designation causing no adverse impact on residents or area character, and preserving/enhancing Conservation Area appearance. Officer assessed no physical changes and low-impact use as compliant with no harm to character or amenity.
Environment Policy 35
Requires development to preserve or enhance character/appearance of Conservation Area. No external alterations proposed, so officer found it compliant.
Mixed Use Proposal 1
Presumes retention of ground floor retail but cases determined on merits and circumstances. Referred to Committee due to potential conflict, but approved on basis of unit viability, town centre vitality, and suitability.
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.
Permitted uses
The site may only be used either for purposes of Class 1 (shop) or Class 2 (professional and financial services) of Schedule 4 of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2012. Reason: To clarify the extent of the approval.
