12 September 2025 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Double Garage Off George Paddock Car Park, Farrants Way, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1nx
The proposal involves amalgamating two existing single garages in a block of 12 into one double garage by removing the internal wall, installing a wider up/over door, and raising the roof by about 400mm to achieve a 2.2m internal height, using matching corrugated sheet material.
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The officer assessed that the proposal complies with General Policy 2 as the works to an existing structure within the residential settlement boundary of Castletown would not harm the character or app…
General Policy 2
Requires consideration of design (b,c), neighbouring amenity (g), and highway safety (h,i). Officer assessed the garage alterations as compliant due to matching materials, proportionate design, no amenity harm from modest single-storey changes, and no highway alterations, with conditions safeguarding residential use.
Strategic Policy 2 - Priority for new development to identified towns and villages
Confirms site's location in defined service centre supports residential garage works.
Environment Policy 36
No detrimental visual impact on views into/out of adjacent conservation area opposite the site.
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.
Private parking only
The garage hereby approved shall at all times be made available for the parking of private motor vehicles(s) and shall be retained available for such use. Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of local amenity.
No commercial or business use
The garage(s) hereby approved shall not be used for any commercial or business use or storage from within. REASON: The garages sit within a residential area and any use other than the parking of vehicles would be detrimental to the character of the area and those neighbouring residents amenity.
