17 December 2024 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
19, Bridge Street, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1nq
The proposal involves changing the use of an existing corner terraced house to allow additional use as tourist accommodation, alongside its residential function, without any external alterations. The site is in a mixed-use area and Peel Conservation Area, with a long driveway capable of accommodating three cars.
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The officer first applied the statutory test for Conservation Areas under Section 18(4) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999, concluding that the proposal passes as there is no change to the hous…
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 (b), (g), (h), (i), (m), (n) requires development to respect character, amenity, highway safety, and conservation interests. The officer assessed the proposal complies as it causes no harm to Conservation Area character, neighbour amenity, or highways.
Environment Policy 35
Environment Policy 35 relates to protecting conservation areas. The proposal was tested against the statutory duty to preserve or enhance character, passing due to no external changes and no alteration to land use character.
Business Policy 13
Business Policy 13 states permission will generally be given for tourist accommodation in residential properties if it does not compromise neighbouring amenities. The officer found no significant amenity impact likely, as tourist behaviour is comparable to residents.
Transport Policy 7
Transport Policy 7 concerns highway safety and parking. Acceptable due to no Highway Services objection and sufficient existing driveway parking for the use.
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 as the proposals would have a similar or less parking demand than the existing use
No objection
