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This statement supports the application for Registered Building Consent relating to works at 22 Shore Road Underway, Port St Mary. The proposal seeks to deliver a carefully considered extension that respects the historic character, setting, and significance of the registered building while enhancing the site in a sensitive and appropriate manner.
The site benefits from a strong planning history, with two previous approvals granted for dwellings of a similar scale:
Both permissions established the principle of development on the site. Importantly, these approvals were for separate dwellings, representing a more intensive form of development than what is currently proposed. The current scheme is for an extension only, resulting in reduced impact in terms of scale, occupancy, and overall use.
Historic photographic evidence clearly demonstrates that a building previously existed on this site. The form appears simple, gable-fronted, and consistent with traditional coastal structures within the Underway.
The proposal draws direct inspiration from this former structure, reinstating a historic building presence and reinforcing the narrative of the area's development.
Our search reveals that there was a building on the site. The gable faced the road as the application does and it looks so have been a building with a rather simple form.
Whilst this building looks to have been reduced in height to the application, the current approval and requirement for parking in the form of the garage have increased this height, however the simple form and dark nature of the previous building have been used as design generators for the application scheme.
The design has been developed to reflect the vernacular character of the Underway. It avoids overly modern or dominant architectural features and instead adopts a simple, traditional form inspired by historic coastal buildings.
The extension is subordinate to the main property and respects the existing building hierarchy.
The use of a traditional oak frame structure ensures a high-quality and natural finish. Timber-style cladding at lower level references the maritime and working history of the site.
Materials have been selected to weather naturally over time, helping the building blend into its surroundings and soften its visual impact.
The proposal does not result in loss of historic fabric and has been designed to ensure the registered building remains the dominant feature.
The extension preserves the character, scale, and setting of the original structure and is considered to have no harmful impact.
The Underway is characterised by simple coastal forms and strong links to maritime use. The proposal reinforces this through its scale, materials, and design approach.
It restores a historic building line and enhances the visual completeness of the terrace.
The proposal represents an improvement over previous approvals:
This is particularly important given known parking constraints in Port St Mary.
In summary, the proposal is a well-considered, sensitive extension that builds upon established planning precedent, reflects the historic character of the site, and results in a reduced overall impact. It should be considered a positive and appropriate addition to the registered building and its setting.
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