1 June 2021 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
48, Queen Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1nz
The proposal involves changing the use of an existing mid-terraced two-storey dwelling in the heart of Castletown, within the Conservation Area, to allow additional use as tourist accommodation without any physical alterations.
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The officer considered the fundamental issues of impacts on neighbours' living conditions and local amenity, noting Business Policy 13 and Paragraph 9.5.8 generally support tourist use of residential …
Business Policy 13
Requires permission for tourist accommodation in residential properties only if it does not compromise neighbouring residents' amenities. The officer assessed the terrace location and modest size ensure comings and goings are no more disruptive than existing residential activity or visitors, with no significant highway impact.
Strategic Plan paragraph 9.5.8
States tourist use of existing private residential properties may be acceptable if it does not compromise neighbouring residents' amenities. The officer found no demonstrable harm due to comparable impacts to permanent or private rental occupancy.
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 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Do not oppose
no interest
Highways Division and Flood Risk Management Division both do not oppose the application with no conditions requested.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services find it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network efficiency and /or parking.; The provision for bicycle parking has been considered, but there is insufficient space to install.; DNO
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Flood Risk Management Division
No ObjectionNFRMI
