6 May 2010 · Planning Committee - Mrs C Dudley, Deputy Secretary to the Planning Committee
Arbory Court Kitchens, Callows Yard, Malew Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1dq
The application sought permission to change the use of the ground and first floors of Arbory Court, a recently rebuilt commercial building within the Callows Yard mixed-use development in Castletown town centre, to either retail or office space, with no external alterations proposed.
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The officer assessed the proposal against local plans designating the area as Mixed Use, supporting retail at ground level and upper floor offices or retail to link Arbory and Malew Streets and boost …
Retail development policy between Arbory and Malew Streets
Requires retail at ground level, upper levels for residential/retail/tourism, pedestrian link between streets, materials/massing in sympathy with neighbours. Officer found proposal compatible as existing building in approved retail scheme, no external changes.
Office policy in commercial area
Permits upper floor offices in Arbory/Malew Street commercial area and mixed residential/commercial principle. Officer noted site's prior office use (original Arbory Court) and draft plan support for upper floor offices.
Parking standards
Requires 1 space/50 sqm offices, servicing for retail; relaxable in town centres near bus routes without unacceptable on-street parking. Officer applied relaxation due to available spaces observed, no on-site provision precedent, pedestrian area.
Draft Southern Area Plan Retail Policy 1
Upper floors in mixed use areas appropriate for offices if no residential loss; ground floor ok if adds frontage interest/vitality. Officer confirmed compliance for both retail/office options.
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 drawings
This permission relates to the use of the building as either retail or offices as shown in drawings PA612/01, PA612/02, PA612/03, PA612/03A, PA612/04 and P612/04A all received on 11th March, 2010.
Do not oppose - has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications
