11 September 2020 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Waverley, Spaldrick, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6pd
The proposal involves erecting two columns to support an existing approved unsupported balcony on the front elevation of a three-storey former guest house in a terrace within the proposed Port Erin Conservation Area.
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The officer considered the proposal's impact on the character and appearance of the property within the proposed Conservation Area, noting that the works alter the appearance but are more substantial …
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affect townscape character or local amenity; and consider energy best practice. Officer assessed the balcony's projection, detailing, and traditional elements as sympathetic, not harming the terrace's character or neighbour outlook 7m away.
Environment Policy 35
Requires development in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance appearance and character. The more traditional concrete balustrade and columns were deemed to largely preserve character, accepted by Registered Buildings Officer as no greater impact and slightly improved over prior glass design.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
support the application
no highway interest in the application
As the principle of the balcony has been established... the proposed changes... will not have a greater impact... than the previously approved design. The proposals are... a slight improvement, as they are more traditional in appearance.
Port Erin Commissioners support the proposals. Department of Infrastructure Highways Division has no highways interest.
Port Erin Commissioners
SupportThe Board of Port Erin Commissioners considered the above application at its meeting held on 11 August 2020 and has resolved to support the proposals.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 04.08.20
