3 August 2007 · Director of Planning and Building Control (delegated under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
3, Malew Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1ab
The proposal involves converting a three-storey, four-bedroom maisonette above a chemist's storage area into three self-contained one-bedroom apartments, one per floor, with floor areas of 30.5-33 sqm each complying with Housing (Flats) Regulations 1982 for single occupancy.
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The officer assessed that the proposal involves only internal alterations with no external changes, making concerns about loss of architectural features not directly relevant to planning but addressed…
Parking Standards (Appendix 7)
Requires two spaces per dwelling generally but allows relaxation in town centres for apartments near public transport, re-use of buildings of interest, and to preserve streetscape. Officer applied criteria a-d, noting town centre location, bus proximity, single-bedroom size, and precedents, justifying no on-site parking.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This permission relates to the creation of three apartments as shown in drawings K123/P/10-01 and -10-02 both received on 15th June, 2007.
Do not oppose. Located within Castletown centre close to public transport and car parking.
Note received - recommend contact for water supply changes (advisory note added).
Note received - recommend consultation for fire precautions (advisory note added).
Isle of Man Water Authority requests a condition for water supply connection consultation; Castletown Heritage objects due to cramped apartments, over-intensive use, and impact on heritage features; Fire Service requires pre-commencement consultation under fire regulations.
Key concern: over intensive use of a limited site and failure to preserve heritage features
Isle of Man Water Authority
Conditional No ObjectionThe Authority wish to express their interest in the following planning applications, and request that a condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority to ensure that a connection is obtained for water supply purposes, or an amendment to the existing supply under the terms of the Water Supply Byelaws.; Note (3) For a change in the supply to a premises (domestic or commercial) the applicant should contact the IoMWA Byelaws Inspector (Michael Karran), tel. 69 59 57
Conditions requested: a condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority to ensure that a connection is obtained for water supply purposes, or an amendment to the existing supply under the terms of the Water Supply Byelaws; For a change in the supply to a premises (domestic or commercial) the applicant should contact the IoMWA Byelaws Inspector (Michael Karran), tel. 69 59 57
Castletown Heritage
ObjectionThe plans as drawn lack significant detail as to the floor area of each apartment. From the design they all appear extremely cramped and we would suggest the actual floor area is defined prior to any decision being made as they may fall below the required area.; we do not believe an approval with conditions would adequately preserve the features. Furthermore the size of the apartments appears to constitute an over intensive use of a limited site.; In view of this we would request the committee refuse this application.
Isle of Man Fire And Rescue Service
No CommentThis type of property falls within the scope of the Fire Precautions (Flats) Regulations 1996, prior to any commencement of works the applicant must consult with the Fire Safety Department.
Conditions requested: prior to any commencement of works the applicant must consult with the Fire Safety Department
