22 December 2014 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control
2, High Street, Port St. Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5dr
The proposal involves converting the lower ground floor of an existing residential property into a self-contained unit with a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, living room, and utility room, primarily for a family member but alternatively for short-term tourist use.
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The officer concluded the proposal provides adequate amenity for the lower ground floor unit despite typical basement concerns, as site visits showed it receives acceptable natural light with some sha…
General Policy 2
Requires development in line with zoning to respect site surroundings, not adversely affect townscape character, local amenities, or highway safety. Officer assessed the proposal as compliant given mixed-use zoning, acceptable amenity, no highway impact, and minimal external changes that do not harm streetscene.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. Side elevation alterations deemed acceptable as not an important view, providing uniformity with approved windows, unobjectionable French doors/entrance, and Conservation Officer content.
Business Policy 13
Permits tourist accommodation in residential properties if not compromising neighbour amenities. Assessed as acceptable for tourist or ancillary use, with separate access avoiding disturbance to main dwelling or 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 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
no objection
do not oppose
All three consultees (DEFA Environmental Health, Highways Services, and Port St Mary Commissioners) raised no objections to the application, with DEFA requiring registration of any new flats under the Housing (Registration) Regulations 2013 prior to occupation.
DEFA Environmental Health
Conditional No Objectionthe proposed flats/apartments must, on completion of the intended works, comply with the requirements of the Housing (Registration) Regulations 2013 and be registered thereafter under the same Regulations PRIOR to any of the flats being occupied
Conditions requested: proposed flats/apartments must comply with the requirements of the Housing (Registration) Regulations 2013 and be registered thereafter under the same Regulations PRIOR to any of the flats being occupied
Highways Services
No ObjectionDo not oppose
Port St Mary Commissioners
No ObjectionPort St Mary Commissioners had no objections to the following planning applications: 14/01177/B
