4 April 2024 · Acting Head of Development Management (Abigail Morgan)
2, The Crofts, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1ly
The proposal involves changing the use of a 2-storey end-terrace dwelling in a Conservation Area to allow additional tourist accommodation without any physical works, internal or external changes.
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The officer concluded there is no demonstrable harm from the proposal as no physical works are proposed, ensuring no adverse impact on the character and appearance of the property, street scene, surro…
Environment Policy 35
Requires development in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character and appearance, protecting special features from inappropriate development. Assessed as compliant since no physical changes proposed, maintaining the external appearance of the slate-roofed, rendered dwelling in the residential street scene.
Business Policy 13
Presumes in support of private dwellings as tourist accommodation if it does not compromise neighbour amenity. Officer found potential tourist impacts similar to residential use or private rentals, with on-site parking and location mitigating concerns despite objections.
Environment Policy 23
Addresses changes to neighbouring amenity from development. No harm expected to neighbours as no physical works, tourist activity unlikely to exceed existing residential comings/goings in active town centre location.
General Policy 2
Sets general design standards. Relevant alongside Residential Design Guide 2021; no design issues as no alterations proposed.
Environment Policy 10
Considered in respect of flood risk; site in 'Predominantly Residential' zone, no issues raised.
Environment Policy 13
Considered alongside others for general development standards.
Environment Policy 22
Listed in compliance statement; addressed in amenity assessment.
Community Policy 7
Relates to minimising criminal activity; no concerns raised.
Community Policy 11
Relates to reducing spread of fire; no issues identified.
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 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking
Highway Services Division has no objection to application 24/00087/C, finding no significant negative impact on highway safety, network functionality or parking. No other statutory consultees responded; only neighbour representations objecting on residential amenity and parking grounds.
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking.
