18 July 2014 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated authority)
7, Queen Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1pb
The proposal involves the additional use of a traditional two-storey cottage on Queen Street, Castletown, as tourist accommodation alongside its existing permanent residential occupation. No physical alterations are proposed to the building, which remains a two-bedroom unit with attic space served by a rear-facing dorm…
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The Strategic Plan permits the use of private residential properties as tourist accommodation provided it does not compromise the amenities of neighbouring residents (Paragraph 9.5.8 and Business Poli…
Business Policy 13
Requires that permission for tourist accommodation in residential properties will generally be given if it does not compromise neighbouring residents' amenities. The officer assessed the site's busy roadside and beachfront location as preventing any such compromise, making the dual use acceptable.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development in Conservation Areas that preserves or enhances character and protects special features. With no building changes proposed, the officer confirmed the use would not harm the area's appearance or character.
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.
do not oppose the application
do not oppose the application
Both Highways Services and Castletown Town Commissioners responded with no objections to application 14/00712/C for additional use of a domestic dwelling as tourist accommodation.
Highway Services
No ObjectionDo not oppose
Castletown Town Commissioners
No ObjectionThe following applications were considered by the Board at a meeting 8/7/14, and no objections were raised.; 14/00712/C
