26 November 2021 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Cronk Urleigh Lodge, Douglas Road, Kirk Michael, Isle Of Man, IM6 1au
The proposal involves changing the use of an existing detached dwelling to allow additional tourist accommodation without any physical alterations to the building. The site is on the western side of Douglas Road in Kirk Michael, within an area of High Landscape Value and Scenic Significance, but no new structures are p…
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The officer considered the fundamental issues to be impacts on neighbouring living conditions and local amenity. With the nearest dwelling 35m away and under the applicant's ownership, tourists' comin…
Strategic Plan paragraph 9.5.8
Requires that use of existing private residential properties as tourist accommodation is acceptable if it does not compromise neighbouring residents' amenities. The officer assessed no such compromise due to distance to neighbours (35m), shared ownership, and similarity to residential use.
Business Policy 13
Supports permission for tourist use of private residential properties if neighbouring amenities are not compromised. The officer found the proposal compliant as no significant impacts on living conditions or highways were demonstrated.
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
Do not oppose
Both DOI Highways Division and Michael District Commissioners have no objection to the application for additional use of a dwelling as tourist living accommodation.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network efficiency and /or parking.; Bicycle parking and electric vehicle charging points should be considered to aid mode choice and climate change objectives.; DNO on 06.10.2021
Michael District Commissioners
No ObjectionNO OBJECTION
