11 July 2014 · Delegated - Head of Development Management
Oirr Ushtey, The Promenade, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7dd
The site is Oirr-Ushtey, a large period detached dwelling on the Laxey Promenade with two and three storey elements, appearing as several original dwellings converted into one, surrounded by other properties and fronting a public car park.
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The officer considered Business Policy 13, which permits the use of private residential properties as tourist accommodation provided it does not compromise neighbouring residents' amenities.
General Policy 2
Requires developments in accordance with area plans to respect site and surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affect residential amenities, character, road safety, or views; and provide satisfactory access and parking. The officer assessed the proposal complies overall, with no adverse impacts identified on amenities, traffic, or character in the residential promenade location.
Business Policy 13
Permits use of private residential properties as tourist accommodation if it does not compromise neighbouring residents' amenities. Officer tested the specific aspect of amenity impact on adjoining dwellings and found no compromise, as tourist use would have similar effect to residential occupation.
Housing Policy 4
Limits new housing to towns/villages or exceptional rural cases. Mentioned but not directly tested as the proposal is a change of use to tourist accommodation, not new housing.
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 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
no opposition to the application
do not oppose the application
no objection to the proposal
DEFA Environmental Health requires the apartment to comply with and be registered under the Housing (Registration) Regulations 2013 prior to occupation; Highways Division has no objection; Laxey Village Commissioners recommend approval.
DEFA Environmental Health
Conditional No Objectionthe proposed flats/apartments must, on completion of the intended works, comply with the requirements of the Housing (Registration) Regulations 2013 and be registered thereafter under the same Regulations PRIOR to any of the flats being occupied
Conditions requested: the proposed flats/apartments must, on completion of the intended works, comply with the requirements of the Housing (Registration) Regulations 2013 and be registered thereafter under the same Regulations PRIOR to any of the flats being occupied
Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose
Laxey Village Commissioners
Supportthe Board recommends approval of the application
