18 November 2009 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control
10, Arbory Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1lj
The proposal sought retrospective permission to convert the ground floor retail unit and utilise a new mezzanine area within an existing building in Castletown's Conservation Area for a coffee shop and wine bar selling hot and cold food for consumption on and off site.
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The officer assessed the retrospective nature as neither benefiting nor disadvantaging the applicant, noting the premises were not part of the original PA 05/1539 scheme but added later.
Area between Arbory Street and Malew Street for retail/pedestrian link
Requires retail at ground level with option for upper-level residential/retail/tourism and pedestrian link; massing sympathetic to neighbours. Officer found proposal complies as it activates underused retail space in line with redevelopment potential.
Retention of mix of uses in mixed-use areas
Presumption in favour of retaining retail in Castletown mixed-use area to protect vitality. Catering use seen as compatible enhancement replacing low-turnover shops.
Environment Policy 22
Prohibits development harming amenity via odour/noise. No on-site cooking and central location away from residences deemed sufficient mitigation despite EPU concerns.
Plans condition
This permission relates to the creation of a mezzanine area and the use of this and the associated unit for the sale of hot and cold food for consumption on the premises, as shown in drawings PA617/01, -02, -03 and -04 all received on 18th September, 2009.
Do not oppose - has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications
No objection subject to conditions on no injurious discharges (not included in planning notice)
