13 June 2014 · Director of Planning and Building Control (delegated powers)
10, Malew Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1ab
The proposal involves changing a vacant retail unit (previously an off-licence) at the ground floor of a mid-terrace three-storey building to a dental aesthetic clinic, including two treatment rooms, a store room, WC, reception/waiting area, and a small retail section at the front.
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The officer assessed the change of use from retail to dental aesthetic clinic (sui generis) in a mixed-use town centre location with a presumption for ground floor retail retention.
General Policy 2
Requires development in accordance with zoning and Area Plan, without adversely affecting landscape/townscape character or resident amenities. Officer found proposal accords with mixed-use zoning, enhances townscape vitality by re-using vacant unit, and has no adverse amenity impacts due to hours and compatibility.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. Assessed as enhancing character by bringing vacant ground floor back into compatible town centre use without external changes.
new retail provision at a scale appropriate. Major retail development proposals to be supported by Retail Impact Assessment
Supports new retail in existing areas at appropriate scale without adverse effects. Proposal retains small retail section in existing retail area, considered appropriate scale.
Business Policy 10
Permits retail only in town centres. Site in Castletown town centre, suitable location.
Mixed Use Proposal 1
Presumption for retaining ground floor retail in mixed-use areas to maintain vitality. Officer acknowledged presumption but approved sui generis clinic with retail element as it supports vitality through re-use and callers in town centre.
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.
Operating hours
No customers shall be served or remain in the building outside the following hours 1000hrs to 1700hrs Monday to Friday. Reason: In the interests of public amenity.
do not oppose as there is public car parking within walking distance of proposed clinic
