9 September 2021 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
White Cottage, Gellings Avenue, Port St. Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5bg
The proposal involves converting a redundant single-storey former public toilet block, measuring approximately 9.0 x 3.0m internally (27m²), into a compact dwelling with a bedroom ensuite, hallway, and open-plan lounge/kitchen.
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The officer assessed the proposal against General Policy 2 (GP2) and the Residential Design Guide, finding it acceptable due to its compliance with the residential land-use zoning in the Area Plan for…
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in accordance with Area Plan zoning if it respects site/surroundings in siting, scale, design (b), does not adversely affect townscape character (c), and does not harm local residents' amenity or locality character (g). The officer tested the conversion's modest scale, minimal external changes, and single-storey form against these criteria, finding full compliance as it fits the residential area without visual or amenity harm.
Environment Policy 35
Within Conservation Areas, only development preserving or enhancing character/appearance is permitted, protecting special features. The site is in a proposed conservation area noting the building's simple Arts and Crafts style rough-cast render; officer assessed that minimal works (retile, new windows, infill doorway) adapt without altering appearance, thus preserving character.
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.
no objection but seek a condition for bicycle parking
Highway Services Division raised no objection to the conversion of former toilet blocks to a dwelling, subject to a condition requiring one bicycle parking space.
Key concern: red line excludes the lane at side used for access to rear yard
Department of Infrastructure Highway Services
Conditional No ObjectionThe red line excludes the lane at side. Access to the rear yard is taken from this lane and arguably the red line should be extended.; As mitigation, one bicycle parking space should be provided in an easily reachable, secure and covered storage area within the rear yard where there is space available for waste bin storage for kerbside collection.; The proposal does not give rise to significant issues of road safety or highway network efficiency. Accordingly, Highway Services raise no opposition subject to a condition for bicycle parking.; Recommendation: DNOC
Conditions requested: one bicycle parking space should be provided in an easily reachable, secure and covered storage area within the rear yard
