10 May 2024 · Delegated - Acting Head of Development Management (Abigail Morgan)
Mill Tower, Arbory Road, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1ha
The proposal is for the additional use of the existing Mill Tower property as tourist accommodation alongside its current residential use, without any physical changes to the building. The site is a former windmill (Registered Building RB076) in a predominantly residential area near Castletown town centre, close to a s…
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The officer assessed the proposal under Section 15(1b) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999, concluding it passes the test as no physical works are proposed and the additional tourist use 'will l…
RB/4 Use
Requires that a change of use of a registered building is compatible with the fabric, interior and setting of the building. The officer assessed that no physical alterations are proposed, so no impact on fabric, and tourist use would assist maintenance, making it compatible.
Environment Policy 33
Seeks to ensure changes of use in registered buildings protect their special interest. No tension noted; officer found the non-physical change supports ongoing viability and maintenance of the building.
General Policy 2
Sets general standards for acceptable development, including protection of amenity. Proposal complies as it does not harm neighbouring amenity beyond existing residential use.
Environmental Policy 22
Protects amenity in residential areas. Assessed alongside GP2; tourist use unlikely to exceed current disturbances given location.
Transport Policy 7
Requires adequate parking per appendix 7 standards. Two spaces provided at rear, meeting requirements for the use.
Business Policy 13
Permits tourist accommodation in private residential properties if neighbouring amenities are not compromised. Officer noted behaviour of tourists vs residents is comparable, with no significant added impact.
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 highways Interest.
Highway Services HDC lists application 24/00309/C under 'no interest (NHI)' with no comment provided on highway impacts.
Highway Services HDC
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