29 July 2022 · Delegated - Principal Planner Jason Singleton
2, High Street, Port St. Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5dr
The proposal is for the additional use of a two-storey residential property in the centre of Port St Mary as tourist accommodation (class 3.6 alongside existing class 3.3 residential use), with no physical alterations or works proposed.
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The officer noted a general policy presumption in favour of using private dwellings as tourist accommodation provided it does not compromise neighbour amenity, as per paragraph 9.5.8 and Business Poli…
Environment Policy 35
Protects the character and appearance of Conservation Areas. The officer assessed that with no physical works proposed, there would be no impact on the proposed Conservation Area.
Business Policy 13
Supports use of private dwellings as tourist accommodation provided it does not compromise neighbour amenity. Combined with para 9.5.8, this provided a general presumption in favour, as the town centre site would not demonstrably harm amenities.
Environment Policy 23
Addresses changes to neighbouring amenity from development. The officer found no significant impact on living conditions, as tourist use would be similar to private rentals.
General Policy 2
Sets general design standards. Considered alongside the Residential Design Guide 2021, but with no physical changes, compliance was not an issue.
Environment Policy 13
Relevant to flood risk. The site is at potential surface water flood risk, but the non-physical change would not increase flood risk beyond existing.
Community Policy 7
Addresses minimising criminal activity. The officer found no increase in criminal activity likelihood from the change of use.
Community Policy 11
Concerns reducing spread of fire. No changes beyond current occupation, so acceptable.
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
Highway Services HDC and Port St Mary Commissioners both have no objections to application 22/00703/C, finding no significant negative impacts on highways or raising any concerns.
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking.
Port St Mary Commissioners
No ObjectionPort St Mary Commissioners had no objections to the following applications: 22/00703/C 2 High Street, Port St Mary. Additional use of residential (class 3.3) as tourist accommodation (class 3.6)
