Planning Officer Report

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Officer's Report

Introduction

1. This application seeks permission for the additional use of the residential dwelling as tourist accommodation. The application is considered to be acceptable and is in accordance with the relevant policies of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan.

The Site

1. The application site is the curtilage of 1 Charles Street, Peel which is a two storey terrace property situated to the northern side of Charles Street.

1. The application site is also in the Peel Conservation Area. There is no parking within the curtilage of the application site.

The Proposal

1. The application seeks approval for the additional use of the dwelling as tourist accommodation.

1. There are no external alterations proposed as part of the application.

Planning History

1. The previous planning applications are not considered to be specifically material in the assessment of the current application.

Development Plan Policies

1. The application site is in an area zoned as "Mixed Use" identified on the Peel Local Plan 1989. It is also in the Peel Conservation Area. It is appropriate to consider General Policy 2, Business Policy 13 and Environment Policy 35 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan (20th June 2007).

1. 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;

Application No.:	12/00530/C
Applicant:	Mr Jerry & Mrs Mary Linehan
Proposal:	Additional use of residential dwelling as tourist accommodation
Site Address:	1 Charles Street Peel Isle Of Man IM5 1AF

d) Does not adversely affect the protected wildlife or locally important habitats on the site or adjacent land, including watercourses; 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; 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.

1. 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.

Consultations

1. Highways Division recommend approval as it has no adverse traffic management, parking or road safety implications.
2. Peel Commissioners recommend approval.

Assessment

1. It is considered that the proposed additional use of the property as tourist accommodation would comply with Business Policy 13. It is considered that the additional use of the property is not likely to increase the number of people using the property.
2. There would be no discernable change in the use or character of the property as a result of the proposal.
3. The use of the property as tourist accommodation could arguably have less impact on the amenities of local residents than that of a permanent residential dwelling due to the tourist occupants being away from the property for the majority of the day, possibly with less interruption than permanent residents.
4. It is considered that the proposed development would not have an unacceptable impact on the amenities of the neighbouring properties therefore complying with General Policy 2.
5. The additional use of the property for tourist accommodation would not have an impact on the character and appearance of the property or Conservation Area and would therefore comply with Environment Policy 35.
6. For the above reasons the application is considered to be acceptable and is recommended for approval.

Party Status

1. The local authority, Peel Commissioners is, by virtue of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005, paragraph 6 (5) (d), considered an "interested person" and as such should be afforded party status.

1. The Department of Transport Highways and Traffic Division is now part of the Department of Infrastructure of which the planning authority is part. As such, the Highways and Traffic Division cannot be afforded party status in this instance.

Recommendation

Recommended Decision: Permitted

Date of Recommendation: 11.05.2012

Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal

C : Conditions for approval N : Notes attached to conditions R : Reasons for refusal

• : Notes attached to refusals

C 1. The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.

C 2. This permission relates to the additional use of residential dwelling as tourist accommodation as shown in drawings Location Plan, Existing Floor Plans and Photographs received 4th April 2012.

I confirm that this decision accords with the appropriate Government Circular delegating functions to Director of Planning and Building Control / Development Control Manager/ Senior Planning Officer.

Decision Made : Permitted Date : 14/5/12

Determining officer (delete as appropriate)

Signed : _________________________ Anthony Holmes Senior Planning Officer

Signed : _________________________ Michael Gallagher 11 May 2012

Signed : _________________________ Sarah Corlett Senior Planning Officer

Signed : _________________________ Jennifer Chance

Director of Planning and Building Control Development Control Manager

Director of Planning and Building Control Development Control Manager

11 May 2012

11 May 2012