10 September 2025
11, The Abbey Woods, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 5pl
The proposal was for the additional use of an existing annexe as tourist accommodation (Class 3.6 self-contained tourist unit) at a dwelling in a residential area. Neighbours from 1, 2, 4, and 5 The Abbey Woods submitted near-identical objections citing policy restrictions on such changes in residential areas, lack of …
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No officer reasoning is provided as the documents contain no delegated report or decision notice; the application was withdrawn prior to determination.
Multiple neighbouring residents from The Abbey Woods submitted near-identical objection letters to the change of use application for tourist accommodation, citing policy non-compliance, loss of residential character, highway safety issues, and potential for antisocial behaviour.
Key concern: change of use not permitted under Town and Country Planning (Change of Use) (Development) (No. 2) Order 2019 as amended 2025 as area not designated residential or predominantly residential
2 The Abbey Woods Residents
ObjectionRE: OBJECTION; change of use from Class 3.3 (dwellinghouse) to Class 3.6 (self-contained tourist unit) is not permitted unless the property is located within an area designated in the relevant local development plan as residential or predominantly residential; We are concerned that the Highway Service has potentially overlooked the danger of the road access, not considered the lack of public footpaths and should look again at the safety aspect of this application with a site visit; The gradual change in character that long term tourist accommodation would cause to the immediate area is of great concern to us and other local residents
5 The Abbey Woods Residents
ObjectionRE: OBJECTION; change of use from Class 3.3 (dwellinghouse) to Class 3.6 (self-contained tourist unit) is not permitted unless the property is located within an area designated in the relevant local development plan as residential or predominantly residential; We are concerned that the Highway Service has potentially overlooked the danger of the road access, not considered the lack of public footpaths and should look again at the safety aspect of this application with a site visit
1 The Abbey Woods Residents
ObjectionRE: OBJECTION; change of use from Class 3.3 (dwellinghouse) to Class 3.6 (self-contained tourist unit) is not permitted unless the property is located within an area designated in the relevant local development plan as residential or predominantly residential; We are concerned that the Highway Service has potentially overlooked the danger of the road access
4 The Abbey Woods Residents
ObjectionRE: OBJECTION; change of use from Class 3.3 (dwellinghouse) to Class 3.6 (self-contained tourist unit) is not permitted unless the property is located within an area designated in the relevant local development plan as residential or predominantly residential; We are concerned that the Highway Service has potentially overlooked the danger of the road access
