Community Policy 3
Source: Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
Community Policy 3: Development (including the change of use of existing premises) which results in the loss of a local community facility (other than shops and public houses) will only be permitted if it can be demonstrated that it is no longer practical or desirable to use the facility for its existing use or another use likely to benefit the local community.
The loss of facilities such as neighbourhood shops in towns and or village shops and public houses reduces customer choice and can also necessitate people travelling further to meet their needs. This is a particular problem in rural areas where village shops, post offices and public houses can be central to village life. It would be preferable to retain viable facilities, or those that can be made viable and where a change of use or re-development is proposed developers will be expected to show evidence of attempts to market the property as a business in these areas.
30
Citations
100.0%
Approval Rate
2018
Peak Year
Douglas
Top Parish
Conversion of shop to residential unit; replacement of shopfront with infill blockwork/windows, creation of new side entrance, erection of outbuilding to rear; first floor extension with dormer to rear; re-roofing and replacement of windows throughout.
Additional use of part ground floor jointly with existing car showroom for coffee shop (class 1.3) and further ancillary use for hot food takeaway (class 1.4)
Alterations to facilitate a change of use from place of worship to gym with associated facilities (in association with 23/01453/CON)
Installation of panelling and rendering
Change of use of church into a dwelling with associated parking
Additional use of community hall as a dance studio
Change of use of former bank to Children's Soft and Sensory Play Centre
Demolition of Church Hall and clearance of site
Change of use from a church hall to a residential dwelling
Removal of condition 3 of application 17/00851/C, to remove the restrictions in respect of days and hours of operation