20 March 2012 · Delegated
2, Bridge Street, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1nb
This application sought permission to use a residential flat at 2 Bridge Street, Peel as self-catering tourist accommodation in addition to its existing residential use. The property is a three-storey corner building, with commercial use on the ground floor and residential accommodation on the first and second floors. The application was permitted on 20 March 2012 under delegated authority. The officer considered the mixed-use character of the area to be a key factor supporting the proposal in principle. The officer concluded that the additional tourist use would not unduly harm the amenities of local residents, satisfying the relevant policy requirement that such proposals must protect neighbouring amenity.
Permission was granted on 20 March 2012 by a delegated Senior Planning Officer. The site sits in a mixed-use area, making the principle of tourist accommodation acceptable. The officer was satisfied that the additional use would not unduly affect the amenities of neighbouring residents. The formal decision record lists 2 conditions.
General Policy 2
Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan and with other policies of this Strategic Plan will normally be permitted
General Policy 2: Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan and with other policies of this Strategic Plan will normally be permitted, provided that the development: (a) is in accordance with the design brief in the Area Plan where there is such a brief; (b) respects the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping of buildings and the spaces around them; (c) does not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape; (d) does not adversely affect the protected wildlife or locally important habitats on the site or adjacent land, including water courses; (e) does not affect adversely public views of the sea; (f) incorporates where possible existing topography and landscape features, particularly trees and sod banks; (g) does not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality; (h) provides satisfactory amenity standards in itself, including where appropriate safe and convenient access for all highway users, together with adequate parking, servicing and manoeuvring space; (i) does not have an unacceptable effect on road safety or traffic flows on the local highways; (j) can be provided with all necessary services; (k) does not prejudice the use or development of adjoining land in accordance with the appropriate Area Plan; (l) is not on contaminated land or subject to unreasonable risk of erosion or flooding; (m) takes account of community and personal safety and security in the design of buildings and the spaces around them; and (n) is designed having due regard to best practice in reducing energy consumption. 6.3 Development outside of areas zoned for development
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 use would not compromise the amenities of neighbouring residents.
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.
Condition 1
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This permission is for the additional use of residential flats as self catering tourist accommodation as shown in drawings Location Plan and Existing Floor Plans received 8th February 2012. ☑
