27 April 2023 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (Jennifer Chance)
The Dovecote, Main Road, Kirk Michael, Isle Of Man, IM6 1ab
The proposal involves converting the first floor of P J Cottage, an end-of-terrace traditional Manx vernacular building in Kirk Michael Conservation Area, from office to a one-bedroom apartment with its own main entrance and no external alterations. The ground floor remains as a tea room.
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The proposal passes the Section 18(4) test of the Town and Country Planning Act (1999) as no external alterations are proposed, so there is no impact on the Conservation Area's character or appearance…
Environment Policy 35
Requires development in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character and appearance. No external alterations proposed, so no impact; change of use unlikely to affect comings/goings or overall character.
Strategic Policy 2 - Priority for new development to identified towns and villages
Seeks new development primarily within existing towns and villages. Site in zoned Predominantly Residential/Retail area of Kirk Michael village.
Strategic Policy 10
Requires development to promote integrated traffic network. Assessed via parking and highway safety; no issues raised.
Housing Policy 4
General housing policy; proposal aligns as it introduces residential use in suitable village location.
Housing Policy 14
Supports conversions to residential; change of use from office fits this provision.
Transport Policy 7
Requires parking per departmental standards (2 spaces per unit). Confirmed garage and space available at rear for apartment.
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 permitted development
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2012 (or any Order revoking and/or re-enacting that Order with or without modification) no extension, enlargement or other alteration of the dwelling(s) hereby approved, other than that expressly authorised by this approval, shall be carried out, without the prior written approval of the Department. Reason: To control development in the interests of the amenities of the surrounding area.
no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking. Advised to consider cycle parking storage and electric vehicle charging point.
Highway Services HDC does not oppose application 23/00146/C, finding no significant negative impact on highway safety, network functionality or parking, and advises considering cycle parking storage and an electric vehicle charging point.
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.
Highways Development Control
No CommentHighways Development Control notes the additions uploaded on 28 March 2023 and makes no further comment to those made on 20 February 2023.
