17 December 2012 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer (Anthony Holmes)
4-5, Glen Falcon Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3ey
The proposal involves converting two single-storey former shop units with flat roofs and heavy parapets into a facility offering yoga therapy, sports coaching on a one-to-one basis (20 hours per week), and group classes (5.5 hours per week with 8-12 students, plus one MS class with 6-7 students).
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The officer assessed the change of use from retail to yoga/sports therapy facility in a predominantly residential area within a Conservation Area, finding it acceptable because the site has an establi…
Environment Policy 35
Policy requires that within Conservation Areas, only development preserving or enhancing the character/appearance will be permitted, protecting special features from inappropriate development. The officer applied this to the change of use, noting no physical alterations proposed; the key test was acceptability of the yoga facility replacing retail. It was found compliant as ensuring the property remains 'in use and the area remains vibrant and active', avoiding vacancy that could harm character.
Time limit
The use must be taken up within four years of the date of this notice in order for this approval to remain valid after that time.
Approved plans
This permission relates to the change of use of the property identified in plan reference 3/3771/2(C) and the location plan, as an alternative health and fitness/sport therapy facility date stamped as received 7th November 2012.
Do not oppose; has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications
no objection to the application
