10 September 2012 · Secretary to the Planning Committee, Department of Infrastructure
The Old Bakery, 4, Factory Lane, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1hf
The proposal sought permission to change the use of the ground floor of The Old Bakery, a residential property in Peel's Conservation Area, to a commercial recording studio. Concerns were raised by neighbours about noise, traffic, parking, and incompatibility with the quiet residential street.
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RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL (initial response; later requested more noise info)
Highways Division recommends refusal due to parking and loading/unloading issues for customers; Peel Town Commissioners requested more noise control information but later recommended approval; multiple local residents object strongly on grounds of noise, traffic, parking, and unsuitability in a residential conservation area.
Key concern: Customers wishing to use the recording studio would require some form of car parking close by for the loading/unloading of their musical equipment including amps.
Highways Division
ObjectionRecommend Refusal; Customers wishing to use the recording studio would require some form of car parking close by for the loading/unloading of their musical equipment including amps.
Peel Town Commissioners
No CommentThe Board have requested more information as to how the noise levels will be controlled to avoid disturbing neighbouring properties before they make their recommendation.
Peel Town Commissioners
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