4 February 2025 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
4, Summerhill, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4pj
The proposal involves changing the use of an existing three-storey Victorian mid-terraced house in a Conservation Area and Mixed Use zone to allow additional tourist accommodation alongside its residential use, without any external alterations.
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The officer determined there is no demonstrable harm from the proposal, recommending approval in view of Paragraph 9.5.8, General Policy 2, Housing Policy 16, and Transport Policy 7 of the Isle of Man…
General Policy 2
Sets general standards for acceptable development. The officer found the proposal compliant as there is no demonstrable harm arising, with no adverse effects on amenity, highways, or Conservation Area.
Housing Policy 16
Relevant to the proposal's housing/tourist use context. Cited in the approval reasoning alongside other policies, with the change of use deemed acceptable without harm.
Transport Policy 7
Requires no adverse highway impacts and adequate parking. Satisfied as Highway Services raised no objection and parking demand is similar or less than existing residential use.
Strategic Policy 8
Supports acceptability of tourist development if no adverse effects on surrounding area. The officer noted tourist use would not compromise amenity or character.
Environment Policy 22
Protects neighbouring amenity. Assessed as not compromised due to similarity between tourist and residential occupancy in a mixed-use area.
Business Policy 11
Relevant to business/tourist uses. Supported approval as no harm demonstrated.
Business Policy 13
Permits residential properties as tourist accommodation if neighbouring amenities not compromised. Officer concluded impact is similar to existing residential use.
Environment Policy 35
Requires development in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character and appearance. Passed Section 18(4) test as no external changes and tourist use akin to residential.
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 proposed use would have a similar or less parking demand to the existing situation.
No objection.
