Change of use from hotel to private residence

Development (including the change of use of existing premises) which results in the loss of a local community facility (other than shops and public houses) will only be permitted if it can be demonstrated that it is no longer practical or desirable to use the facility for its existing use or another use likely to benefit the local community.

change of use of local community facilities

Community Policy 3: Development (including the change of use of existing premises) which results in the loss of a local community facility (other than shops and public houses) will only be permitted if it can be demonstrated that it is no longer practical or desirable to use the facility for its existing use or another use likely to benefit the local community. 10.8 Retention of Existing Local Shops and Public Houses The loss of facilities such as neighbourhood shops in towns and or village shops and public houses reduces customer choice and can also necessitate people travelling further to meet their needs. This is a particular problem in rural areas where village sh ops, post offices and public houses can be central to village life. It would be preferable to retain viable facilities, or those that can be made viable and where a change of use or re -development is proposed developers will be expected to show evidence o f attempts to market the property as a business in these areas.

In new Area Plans, the Department will seek to identify buildings and sites which are redundant for tourist use, and will propose new uses therefor.

Business Policy 15: In new Area Plans, the Department will seek to identify buildings and sites which are redundant for tourist use, and will propose new uses therefor. CHAPTER 10 SPORT, RECREATION, OPEN SPACE AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES CONTENTS 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Sport and Recreation 10.3 Open Space 10.4 General Leisure 10.5 Civic and Community Facilities 10.6 Neighbourhood Centres 10.7 Community Centres 10.8 Retention of Existing Local Shops and Public Houses 10.9 Hospitals 10.10 School Sites 10.11 Community Health Care Facilities 10.12 Police Service 10.13 Fire Service CHAPTER 10 SPORT, RECREATION, OPEN SPACE AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES 10.1 Introduction 10.1.1 The quality of life on the Island and the quality of our environment are improved by attractive open space and by facilities for recreation and other community purposes. This chapter sets out policies which combine to form a land-use planning framework for the provision, protection and enhancement of such space and facilities. 10.2 Sport and Recreation 10.2.1 The Sport and Recreation Strategy 2002-2012 - "Planning for Sport" sets out a vision for the continued development and growth of sport on the Island and the benefits that this will bring. The Island is fortunate in that over the recent years a network of sporting facilities has been provided across the Island. The Sport and Recreation Strategy envisages improving on these both in terms of sport development and, as appropriate, new facilities. 10.3 Open Space 10.3.1 The presence and use of various forms of Open Space in towns and villages on the Island form an integral par t of the fabric of community life. Open Space takes various forms and serves many purposes. It ranges from formally laid parks to the wide and extensive public footpath network including Raad Ny Foillan and Millennium Way. 10.3.2 Open Space forms part of our heritage as well as being an attractive and usable asset, and, in the wider context, provides visual and spiritual relief from the developed urban settlements on the Island. In addition, it provides recreational enjoyment in respect of various active and some less active forms of sporting activity. Open Spaces also provide a means of improving the health and fitness of the Island's population. Open Space is defined in this context as land used for recreational purposes, both formal and informal, inclu ding amenity space whether privately or publicly owned. 10.3.3 The Strategic Plan needs to facilitate sport and recreation opportunities and to ensure that areas of open space are retained, and provided to meet local needs. The Strategic Plan will facilitate this by a three pronged approach: a) protecting existing assets; b) making good deficiencies in existing provision; and c) providing adequate provision within new development. In pursuing these three objectives, it is recognised th at developers will not be expected to make good existing deficiencies in recreational facilities as a requirement of carrying out their developments. 10.3.4 To ensure that suitable provision is made for sport and recreation development across the Island it is proposed that Area Plans should incorporate an assessment of sport and recreation need and provisions. This should include, where appropriate water -based sport and recreation. Such assessments should recognise that sport and recreation facilities may benefit local communities across defined Area Plan boundaries.