6 September 2022 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
4, Quay Lane, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1le
The proposal seeks permission to use the existing residential property at 4 Quay Lane, Castletown, additionally as tourist accommodation without any physical changes to the building. The site is a traditional three-storey mid-terraced property with basement and enclosed rear yard, located in a Mixed Use area, Conservat…
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The officer assessed the principle of development under Policy RB/4 and Environment Policy 33, noting no physical alterations are proposed, so there is no impact on the fabric, interior, or setting of…
RB/4 Use
Requires that a change of use of a registered building is compatible with the fabric, interior and setting of the building. The officer assessed that no physical alterations are proposed, so no impact on the Registered Building RB50, and tourist use would assist maintenance, achieving full compliance.
Environment Policy 33
Seeks change of use of registered buildings compatible with fabric, interior and setting. Assessed alongside RB/4; no alterations mean no conflict, and additional use supports upkeep without harm.
General Policy 2
Sets general standards for acceptable development. Applied to neighbouring amenity; officer found no significant impact from tourist use compared to residential, given site location.
Strategic Policy 8
Relevant to general acceptability of development. Contributes to overall compliance as no harm demonstrated.
Environmental Policy 22
Addresses amenity protection. No worsening of living conditions for neighbours due to similar impacts from tourist vs residential occupancy.
Business Policy 11
Supports tourist development if no adverse effects on surroundings. Acceptable as site in mixed-use area near village centre.
Business Policy 13
Permits tourist accommodation in residential properties if neighbouring amenities not compromised. Officer concluded impact similar to current residential use, with no on-site parking changes.
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.
After reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking. The Applicant is advised to consider installing cycle parking storage.
Highway Services HDC reviewed application 22/00908/C and found it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking, with advice to consider installing cycle parking storage.
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.; The Applicant is advised to consider installing cycle parking storage.
