31 May 2011 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
Exchange House, 5, Athol Street, Port St. Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5ds
The proposal sought permission for the additional use of an existing three-storey residential building as tourist accommodation, without any physical changes to the building. The site is located on the western side of Athol Street in the centre of Port St.
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The officer considered the site within a Predominantly Shopping area and Mixed Use on the draft Southern Area Plan, noting the historic and quaint village centre attracts visitors.
Business Policy 13
Policy states permission will generally be given for the use of private residential properties as tourist accommodation providing that it can be demonstrated that such use would not compromise the amenities of neighbouring residents. The officer assessed the proposal against this, confirming no detriment to adjacent occupants given the commercial surroundings and no building changes proposed.
Time limit
The use must be taken up within four years of the date of this notice in order for this approval to remain valid after that time.
Permitted uses
This permission relates to the use of the premises as either tourist accommodation or residential accommodation.
do not oppose has no adverse traffic management, parking or road safety implications
no objection
Both Highways Division and Port St Mary Commissioners have no objections to the additional use of the residential property as tourist accommodation.
Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose has no adverse traffic management, parking or road safety implications
Port St Mary Commissioners
No ObjectionThe Commissioners have no objections to the application PA11/00512/C.
