29 July 2025 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler); issued by Director of Planning and Building Control (J Chance)
Crofton Mews, The Crofts, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1lw
The proposal is for the additional use of the ground floor of Crofton Mews, a former garage converted to a home gym (approved in 2024), as part of the applicants' gym business operating from their adjacent home.
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The officer assessed the main issues as the effect on the character and appearance of the Castletown Conservation Area and the setting of the adjacent Registered Building 'Crofton'; impact on neighbou…
Strategic Policy 1
Encourages the use of existing buildings. The officer noted this supports the proposal to use the previously approved home gym without physical changes.
Strategic Policy 4
Requires development to protect or enhance the fabric and setting of Registered Buildings and Conservation Areas. Assessed as compliant due to no external changes and low visibility of business use.
Environment Policy 35
Requires development in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance the character and appearance. The modest operation preserves the residential character with no significant visual or activity impact.
General Policy 2
Permits development subject to criteria including no adverse effect on townscape character (c), amenity/character of locality (g), access/parking/highway safety (h/i). Proposal meets these due to contained use, ample parking, and controlled operation.
Transport Policy 7
Requires new development to meet current parking standards. Site has parking for 4+ vehicles, sufficient for low-intensity use; supported by Highways Services.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Impact on special character of Conservation Area is a material consideration. No significant impact from business use due to lack of external alterations and minimal client activity.
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.
Operating hours
The business use hereby approved shall only be undertaken between the hours of 08:00 and 16:30 from Monday to Friday and not at any time on Saturdays, Sundays or Public Holidays. Reason: In the interest of protecting neighbouring living conditions.
Client visits
Business-related visits to the site shall be by appointment only and there shall be no more than one business-related customer/client using the gym at any given time. Reason: In the interest of highway safety and protecting neighbouring living conditions.
Use area limited
The area to be used for business purposes shall be limited to the ground floor of the building as shown on Drawing Number 02 and shall not extend into any other part of the building. Reason: In the interest of protecting neighbouring living conditions and to protect the residential character of the area.
Personal to applicant, no staff
The business use hereby approved shall be for the benefit of the applicant only while they are resident at Crofton, The Crofts, Castletown and no staff shall be employed at or work at the site. Reason: The specific details of this application have been deemed acceptable but any future change to the operation of the business should be reassessed given the residential character of the area.
no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking
