Registration and Grading Commission Support Letter

Registration and Grading Commission

Wellington House, Market Street, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2PQ

All correspondence should be addressed to the Secretary

19th February 2004

Ms J. Callow, Secretary, Planning Committee, Department of Local Government, Murray House, Douglas, IM1 2SF.

Dear Ms Callow,

PA 04/00251/C Additional use of dwelling as tourist accommodation

5 Rivers Court, Glen Road, Laxey.

The proposal is for additional use of 5 Rivers Court as a self-catering tourist accommodation unit.

The applicant has had a full on-site advisory visit and is aware of registration criteria and the 1-5 Star Quality Rating standards for self-catering tourist accommodation.

The applicant has been asked to contact Fire Safety and Health and Safety re-meeting their criteria.

The property would comprise a ground floor kitchen and separate dining/lounge area. On the 1st floor there would be 2 bedrooms a double and a twin for up to 4 persons and a separate bathroom. The property is centrally heated and there would be off-road parking provision.

It is considered that the application is in sympathy with current planning policy, specifically the Laxey Local Plan, Planning Circular 5/89.

The property is in an attractive riverside location and ideal for couples and families (excluding young children) with all the attractions of Laxey closeby.

The application is in sympathy with Registration and Grading Commission policy to encourage quality Self-Catering tourist accommodation in traditional Manx villages.

In conclusion the Registration and Grading Commission fully supports the above planning application.

Yours sincerely

M.N.Collister SECRETARY REGISTRATION & GRADING COMMISSION