6 March 2024 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Greystones, Main Road, Kirk Michael, Isle Of Man, IM6 1er
The application sought permission to use the existing dwelling at Greystones, a traditional detached cottage with a rare Manx slate roof, as self-catering tourist accommodation in addition to its residential use. No physical alterations or extensions are proposed.
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The officer assessed the principle of development under Policy RB/4 and Environment Policy 33, finding no conflict as no physical alterations are proposed and the tourist use would likely aid maintena…
Environment Policy 33
Seeks change of use compatible with registered building. Assessed alongside RB/4; no alterations mean no harm to fabric.
General Policy 2
Sets general standards for acceptable development. Applied to neighbouring amenity; no worsening of living conditions.
Strategic Policy 8
Relevant to general acceptability of development. No adverse effects on surrounding area.
Environmental Policy 22
Considered for neighbouring amenity alongside GP2; similar impact to residential use.
Business Policy 11
Supports tourist development if no adverse effects. Acceptable as no compromise to amenity.
Business Policy 13
Permits tourist accommodation in residential properties if neighbouring amenities not compromised. Officer noted behaviour of tourists vs residents similar, site already noisy.
Environment Policy 10 - Development and flood risk
Requires Flood Risk Assessment in Flood Risk Zone. Not required here due to upstairs sleeping and dual entrances.
Environment Policy 35
Development in Conservation Areas must preserve or enhance character. Passed Section 18(4) test as no external changes.
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. The Applicant should consider secure cycle parking and a EV charging point to aid Net Zero ambitions.
Highway Services HDC reviewed application 24/00128/GB and found no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality or parking, with advisory comments on cycle parking and EV charging.
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.; The Applicant should consider secure cycle parking and a EV charging point to aid Net Zero ambitions.
