30 May 2013
Callows Yard, Arbory Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1dq
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The original application (05/01539/B) for redevelopment including 14 houses, 10 apartments, 3 maisonettes, 9 retail units, public amenities, and a pedestrian link in Castletown town centre was permitted subject to Condition 9 requiring a legal agreement for 27 dedicated parking spaces; this condition was removed on review by the Planning Committee. Appellants (local residents) argued the removal would exacerbate existing parking shortages and road safety issues, citing policies requiring maximum feasible parking. The applicant and Committee defended flexibility in parking standards for Conservation Area regeneration on brownfield land, with informal overnight arrangements in Chapel Lane car park. The inspector found no evidence-based assessment of parking demand/supply impacts, rejected informal arrangements as inadequate for long-term needs, and despite significant townscape/regeneration benefits, concluded the scheme was incomplete without secured provision. Recommended refusal unless evidenced off-site parking proposed.
Precedent Value
Demonstrates inspectors demand robust, evidenced parking solutions for town centre schemes even with flexibility policies; future applicants must provide formal studies and legally-secured long-term off-site provision to succeed, outweighing heritage benefits alone.
Inspector: David Ward BSc(Hons) CEng MICE FIHT
