27 January 2026 · Delegated
113, Royal Avenue, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 1la
The proposal is to change the use of a first floor bedroom (Class 3.3) to a hairdressing facility (Class 1.1) at 113 Royal Avenue, Onchan. The site is the residential curtilage of a two-storey detached property along the western side of Royal Avenue, with a pebble dash finish and a driveway providing space for two vehicles. The key issues considered included the principle of the change of use, potential impacts on local character and neighbouring amenity, and car parking provision and potential highways impacts. The application was determined under delegated powers and approved on 27 January 2026, with conditions or notes to apply set out in the decision notice.
The decision was made to approve the application for the proposed change of use from a first floor bedroom to a hairdressing facility. The main matters identified for consideration were the principle of the change of use, impacts on local character and neighbouring amenity, and parking/highways implications. The final outcome recorded is approved (permitted) as determined on 27 January 2026.
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:
respects the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping of buildings
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
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
The driveway and parking area shown on the approved SITE PLAN shall be maintained free from obstruction and available for the parking of one vehicle for customers at all times when the salon use hereby approved is in operation.
The driveway and parking area shown on the approved SITE PLAN shall be maintained free from obstruction and available for the parking of one vehicle for customers at all times when the salon use hereby approved is in operation.
The salon use hereby approved shall be restricted to that area lined red on the approved PROPOSED FIRST FLOOR PLAN.
The salon use hereby approved shall be restricted to that area lined red on the approved PROPOSED FIRST FLOOR PLAN.
There shall only be one customer in the property at any one time.
There shall only be one customer in the property at any one time.
The use hereby approved shall only operate between the hours of 10:00 to 16:00 only.
The use hereby approved shall only operate between the hours of 10:00 to 16:00 only.
The use hereby approved shall only be operated by the owner and/or occupier of the property 113 Royal Avenue, Onchan only.
The use hereby approved shall only be operated by the owner and/or occupier of the property 113 Royal Avenue, Onchan only.
