11 August 2020 · Planning Committee
Manesca Ltd, The Quay, Port St. Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5ea
The proposal seeks permission to retain two existing 6m x 2.4m shipping containers used as cold storage for shellfish next to the applicant's two-storey industrial building (Manesca Building) in the harbour area of Port St Mary.
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The officer assessed the impact on the character and appearance of the harbour area and proposed Conservation Area as the key issues.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affect townscape, amenity, or sea views. Officer found containers acceptable temporarily as they fit the industrial scale without harming character or amenity in the harbour setting.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. Assessed as compliant since existing industrial form and temporary use would not impact the proposed Conservation Area's working harbour character.
Environment Policy 4
Requires marine-based industry in harbours to be appropriately scaled, adjacent to existing uses, not prejudice leisure/tourism, and designed/finished to high standard acknowledging harbour prominence. Proposal departs as containers lack high-standard finish, but minimal impact justified by temporariness and location next to existing industry.
Temporary retention until 10th August 2024
The containers hereby approved may remain in situ in accordance with the approved drawings until 10th August, 2024 and thereafter must be removed from the site. Reason: the application is for the temporary retention of the containers which are not designed to be a permanent feature in any area and this is situated within a proposed Conservation Area.
no objections
do not oppose the application
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division issued two 'Do not oppose' responses on 27.05.2020 and 09.07.2020. Port St Mary Commissioners raised no objections to the amended proposal.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO
Port St Mary Commissioners
No ObjectionThere were no objections.
