21 March 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
Glen Cam Farm, Corlea Road, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 3ba
The proposal involves the additional use of an existing residential property at Glen Cam Farm on Corlea Road, Ballasalla, as self-catering tourist accommodation, without any physical alterations or construction.
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The officer assessed the impact on neighbours and local amenities, noting it is difficult to predict behaviour differences between tourists and residents but that most people behave well.
General Policy 2
Sets general standards towards acceptable development. The officer considered the proposal against this alongside other policies and found no harm to amenities or streetscene.
Strategic Policy 8
Addresses acceptability of tourist development provided it does not adversely affect the surrounding area. Assessed as compliant due to minimal impact from the site's location.
Environment Policy 22
Relevant to general environmental considerations. No adverse effects identified in the unzoned area outside conservation or flood zones.
Business Policy 11
Supports business uses including tourist accommodation where neighbouring amenity is not compromised. The isolated site and parking provision satisfied this test.
Business Policy 13
Permission generally given for residential properties as tourist accommodation if no compromise to neighbouring amenities. Key policy tipping the balance; officer found minimal impact due to separation from neighbours.
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 significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking. Advised to consider cycle parking storage and EV charging point.
Highway Services HDC reviewed application 23/00117/C and found no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking, with advisory comments on cycle parking and EV charging.
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 the provision of cycle parking storage and an electric vehicle charging point to aid Active Travel and net zero objectives.
