26 May 2017 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer Sarah Corlett
Public Conveniences, Main Road, Kirk Michael, Isle Of Man, IM6 1er
The site is a utilitarian grey brick toilet block with privacy screen wings and a slate pitched roof, located behind a concrete wall in the centre of Kirk Michael within the Conservation Area. The proposal seeks full planning approval for a new access ramp for disabled access, new entrance doors, a translucent flat can…
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The officer concluded that the proposed works would reinvigorate a tired but characterful building, making it more noticeable, accessible for those with mobility problems, and attractive for all users…
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 of the Strategic Plan requires assessment of proposals given the site's residential/retail zoning mismatch with public conveniences use. The officer judged the small-scale alterations acceptable due to their enhancement of the Conservation Area character. No specific tensions noted as the policy test was met.
Environment Policy 35
Environment Policy 35 is essential for Conservation Area proposals. The Character Appraisal notes no uniformity in building styles or boundary finishes, applicable to this utilitarian toilet block. The render, canopy, and fencing were seen as bringing welcome interest and freshness without harm.
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 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
no objection to the proposal because it would not affect the highway
no objection to the application
Highways Division and Michael Commissioners both have no objection to the proposed alterations and access ramp at public conveniences in Kirk Michael.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionHighway Services does not oppose this application.; The proposal will not impact the highway.
Michael Commissioners
No ObjectionNO OBJECTION
Michael Commissioners
No ObjectionNO OBJECTION
