6 April 2022 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
3, Church Lane, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1aw
The proposal involves converting a three-storey mid-terrace house at 3 Church Lane, Peel, from residential to tourist use without any internal or external alterations. The property has a lounge and kitchen on the ground floor, bedroom and bathroom on the first floor, and bedroom and wardrobe on the second floor.
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The officer assessed the principle of changing from residential to tourist use as acceptable because neighbouring properties have established mixed residential and tourist uses (citing PA 04/01429/C, …
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affect amenity, character, highway safety or traffic. Officer found proposal compliant as no physical changes, similar amenity impacts to residential use, and minimal highway effects due to location and public parking/transport.
Strategic Policy 8
Permits tourist development using existing buildings where it does not harm environmental/highway interests and enables enjoyment of attractions. Site's proximity to Peel beach, marina, castle and cafes makes it well-suited, with no adverse impacts identified.
Business Policy 13
Permits residential to tourist use if no compromise to neighbour amenities. Assessed as similar impact to residential (tourists less likely to host noisy gatherings), thus no significant harm.
Environment Policy 35
In Conservation Areas, permits development preserving/enhancing character. No physical changes, but tourist income ensures maintenance to prevent disrepair, preserving appearance.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Impact on Conservation Area character is material consideration. No visual impacts from use change alone, supporting preservation through ongoing maintenance.
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
Do not oppose the application
Peel Town Commissioners did not oppose the application, and DOI Highways Division also did not oppose, noting no significant negative impact on highway safety but insufficient space for bicycle parking.
Key concern: insufficient space for bicycle parking
Peel Town Commissioners
No ObjectionThe Commissioners did not oppose the following applications: 22/00163/C Change of use to tourist accommodation at 3 Church Street, Peel.
DOI Highways Division
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking. There is insufficient space for bicycle parking.; Do not oppose
