19 May 2020 · Delegated
40, Malew Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1af
Permission was granted for the additional use of a residential property at 40 Malew Street, Castletown, as tourist accommodation. The property is a three-storey traditional cottage with a flat-roofed sun room at the rear, located within Castletown's Conservation Area. It has one allocated parking space at the rear. The main planning considerations were the potential effects of tourist use on the living conditions of neighbouring properties and on local highways. The application was approved by delegated decision on 19 May 2020. The proposal was for an additional use alongside the existing residential use, rather than a full change of use.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved the application on 19 May 2020. The key planning considerations were the potential impact of tourist use on neighbouring residents and local highways, and the application was found acceptable on those grounds.
Permission will generally be given for the use of private residential properties as tourist accommodation providing that it can be demonstrated that such use would not compromise the amenities of neighbouring residents.
The planning application is in accordance with Business Policy 13
Business Policy 13: Permission will generally be given for the use of private residential properties as tourist accommodation providing that it can be demonstrated that such u se would not compromise the amenities of neighbouring residents.
Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area, and will ensure that the special features contributing to the character and quality are protected against inappropriate development.
The planning application is in accordance with Business Policy 13, General Policy 2 and Environment Policy 35
Environment Policy 35: Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area, and will ensure that the special features contributing to the character and quality are protected against inappropriate development. 7.30 Development adjacent to Conservation Areas 7.30.1 It is often the case that important views into and out of a Conservation Area can contribute significantly to its character. It is necessary to assess the impact any development adjacent to conservation areas may have on such views.
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
