10 August 2021 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
2, Bradda Place, Maine Road, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6nl
The proposal involves changing the use of an existing three-storey mid-terraced dwelling to allow additional use as tourist accommodation, with no physical alterations proposed. The property is in a predominantly residential area of Port Erin, close to the Promenade, and has provision for two parking spaces.
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The officer considered the fundamental issues to be impacts on neighbouring living conditions and local amenity. Although tourist use could involve more disruptive behaviour than permanent residents, …
Business Policy 13
Business Policy 13 states permission will generally be given for the use of private residential properties as tourist accommodation providing that it can be demonstrated such use would not compromise the amenities of neighbouring residents. The officer assessed the proposal against this, finding no unacceptable impact on neighbours due to the modest property size, existing parking, and similarity to permanent or rental residential use.
Strategic Plan paragraph 9.5.8
Paragraph 9.5.8 states the use of existing private residential properties as tourist accommodation may be acceptable if it can be demonstrated that it will not compromise the amenities of any neighbouring residents. The officer applied this by evaluating potential disruptions from tourists, concluding no demonstrable harm as impacts would mirror those from existing residential activities.
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.
After reviewing this application, Highway Services find it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network efficiency and /or parking. - Do Not Oppose
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division does not oppose the application, finding no significant negative impact on highway safety, network efficiency, or parking.
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.; DNO on 28.06.2021
