6 May 2010 · Planning Committee
Shop, 19, Malew Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1ad
The proposal seeks permission to change the use of three floors (ground, first and second) of a unit within the Callows Yard development in Castletown town centre from a previously approved lounge/bar with restaurant to either all retail or all offices, with flexibility to switch between the two uses without further ap…
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The officer considered the change from café/bar to retail would have little impact on visitor numbers, stay duration or staff, with no separate town centre parking standard differentiating retail from…
Castletown Local Plan - area between Arbory Street and Malew Street
Castletown Local Plan policy requires development for retail at ground level with option of hotel/tourism on upper levels and pedestrian link, retaining structures where practicable, controlling materials and massing in sympathy with neighbours, encouraging upper level residential/retail/tourism. Officer assessed proposal fits mixed-use area with retail/office compatible.
Castletown Local Plan - development promotion
Local Plan recommends Commissioners pursue policy as priority. Site history shows ongoing regeneration, proposal aligns.
Office conversion policy
Permits conversion of upper levels to office use in commercial area of Arbory/Malew/Bank Street. Units are upper floors/rear, not detracting from frontage.
Mixed use principle
Encourages mixed residential/commercial in Arbory/Malew sector as new development. Proposal complements adjacent uses.
Castletown Local Plan - car parking discretion
Castletown Local Plan notes limited parking, discretion in provision/location may be exercised, especially in Conservation Area. Applied here for town centre.
Castletown Local Plan - specific site parking
Requires maximum feasible parking in area between streets without prejudicing amenities. No on-site possible, off-site capacity deemed sufficient.
Business Policy 1
Draft Southern Area Plan permits upper floors for offices in mixed areas if no loss of dwellings; ground floor inappropriate unless adding frontage interest/vitality. Rear units suitable.
Strategic Plan parking relaxation
Isle of Man Strategic Plan allows relaxation where near public transport and reduced parking not unacceptable on-street. Site meets criteria.
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 use of the ground, first and second floors as shown in drawings PA613/03B, PA613/04B & PA 613/05B and PA613/03C, PA613/04C & PA613/05C as either all offices or all retail.
Do not oppose, has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications
no objection stated
