19 June 2025 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Michael Car Centre Ltd, Main Road, Kirk Michael, Isle Of Man, IM6 1ad
The proposal involves replacing an existing garage and adjoining shed in the southwest corner of the BCC Cars site with a similar-sized valeting bay featuring a roller shutter door, timber cladding matching the sales office, white PVC windows, a shallow sloping roof 30cm higher than the previous part-flat/part-pitched …
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The officer assessed the main issue as the effect on the Kirk Michael Conservation Area's character and appearance. The valeting bay occupies almost the same footprint as the long-established garage/s…
Strategic Policy 1
Supports development which optimises the use of redundant or under-used buildings. The officer noted the proposal makes use of an existing garage/shed to support the established car sales business.
Strategic Policy 2 - Priority for new development to identified towns and villages
Supports new development primarily within existing settlements. The site is within the Kirk Michael village boundary.
Strategic Policy 3 - To respect the character of our towns and villages
Concerns protection of local character and the environment. Applied to ensure no harm to townscape or residential amenity.
Strategic Policy 4
Requires development to protect or enhance Conservation Areas. The proposal preserves CA character by replacing a detractor with a fitting permanent structure.
Spatial Policy 5
Supports new development within settlements and protects landscape quality. The modest structure respects the designated Area of High Landscape or Coastal Value.
General Policy 2
Permits development respecting site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affecting townscape, amenity, or flood risk. The officer confirmed compliance with criteria (b), (c), (g), (l) due to similar footprint, matching materials, and no harm.
Environment Policy 2
Protects Areas of Landscape or Coastal Value. The development respects townscape and designated landscape without harm.
Environment Policy 35
Requires development in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character. The valeting bay addresses Appraisal concerns over temporary buildings.
Environment Policy 23
Requires consideration of adverse impact on neighbours when altering facilities. No significant noise or overlooking impact due to site use and location.
Business Policy 1
Encourages growth of employment opportunities if according with Development Plan. Supports expansion of site identified as 'employer of significance'.
Materials approval
All external facing and roofing materials shall be as specified on Drawing No. 664 - 3 and the timber cladding to be used on the walls shall match that used on the existing sales office. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area.
Use restriction
The building hereby approved shall not be used other than for the valeting and charging of vehicles in connection with the car sales business on the site and shall only be used for that purpose during the opening hours of the business. Reason: To protect the living conditions of neighbouring residential occupiers.
no objection; no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking as the proposed building is a similar size to the building it has replaced
