20 January 2016 · Planning Committee
Traie Menagh Pool, Traaie Meanagh Drive, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6ll
The proposal involves clearing the disused outdoor swimming pool site from around 1890, infilling the tidal basin, building retaining walls and terraces, and constructing a low-profile two-level dwelling with a planted domed roof, recreational facilities below, and living spaces above, accessed primarily by footpath or…
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The site is not zoned for development but qualifies as previously developed land where the current redundant structures have a negative landscape impact, and redevelopment would improve the site's app…
General Policy 3
Permits development outside zoned areas on previously developed land where buildings are redundant, redevelopment reduces landscape impact, and improves the wider environment. Officer assessed the derelict pool site as qualifying, with the proposal improving appearance over current state as per Area Plan.
Environment Policy 43
Supports regeneration of run-down areas and reuse of sound fabric rather than demolition. Applied to encourage sympathetic reuse of the redundant pool site, despite demolition, as clearance improves the site's visual impact.
Environment Policy 4
Protects marine environment. Condition prohibits explosives or devices affecting marine mammals, with DEFA advice recommended.
Strategic Policy 1
Encourages optimisation of previously developed and under-used sites. Applicant cited compliance; officer supported via GP3 exception for this specific redundant site.
Environment Policy 11
Restricts coastal development increasing flood risk or needing sea defences. Applicant stated no conflict; no issues raised by officer.
Time limit for commencement
The development hereby approved shall be begun either before the expiration of four years from the date of this approval or before the expiration of two years from the date of approval of the last of the reserved matters.
Reserved matters application time limit
Application for approval of the reserved matters shall be made to the Department before the expiration of two years from the date of this approval and thereafter the development shall only be carried out in accordance with the details as approved.
Pre-commencement ecology details
Prior to the commencement of any works on site, including excavation or demolition, details of the following must be approved by the Department and the works undertaken in accordance with the approved details: a detailed description of the timing of the work to avoid damage to nesting birds or lizards or their habitat; details of how any campions will be removed from site and to where they will be translocated (removal of campions should be kept to a minimum and should only occur where the plants are directly affected by the proposed building, not just indirect effect through shade); dealing with existing invasive species such as montbretia or three cornered leek the spreading of which is an offence under the Wildlife Act 1990.
No explosives affecting marine mammals
No approval is hereby granted to the use of any explosives or demolition devices which would adversely affect marine mammals. The advice of DEFA is recommended in this respect.
Approval of reserved matters
Approval of the details of siting, design, external appearance of the building[s], internal layout, provision for car parking, means of access, landscaping of the site and lighting of the footpath (hereinafter called "the reserved matters") shall be obtained from the Department in writing before any development is commenced.
no issue with the principle of the development, though parking spaces need repositioning outside highway
welcomes engagement with wildlife groups and proposed mitigation; suggests salt-tolerant plants like thrift, sea campion and sheep's bit for roof
broadly supportive of proposal and no significant issues with size and style of dwelling
Port Erin Commissioners broadly support the proposal but raise multiple concerns requiring resolution for full support; DEFA Biodiversity Officer highlights protected species issues manageable with careful planning; Manx National Heritage welcomes environmental engagement and advises on green roof plants; DOI Highways deferred awaiting information.
Key concern: Public right of way (Raad ny Foillan coastal footpath) protection during and after construction
Port Erin Commissioners
Conditional No ObjectionWhilst the Board was broadly supportive of the proposal and has no significant issues with the size and style of the proposed dwelling, a number of concerns were raised and would require consideration and agreement to full support being granted
Conditions requested: "cast iron guarantee" that there are no plans to attempt to close the footpath perhaps in the form of a legal agreement or agreed covenant; A detailed construction plan is required which clearly demonstrates how the footpath will be protected whilst the dwelling is constructed
DEFA Senior Biodiversity Officer (Richard Selman)
Conditional No ObjectionA number of Wildlife Act-scheduled species issues have been raised and I am confident that these could be dealt with by careful planning if this project goes further
Conditions requested: Lizard survey by MWT, demolition June to September, relocate lizards found on site nearby, keep lizards out during works; Transplant campions showing feeding damage directly affected by development to suitable position nearby; Plan demolition and development to avoid disturbance of nesting birds or destruction of nests; Deal with invasive plants without risk of spreading; No explosives; if plans amended to use explosives or disturb marine mammals, consult DEFA
Manx National Heritage
No ObjectionWe welcome the engagement with the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture, Manx BirdLife and the Manx Wildlife Trust and the proposed mitigation arrived at as a result of consulting these organisations
Conditions requested: Roof covering plants must be local species tolerant of salt spray and wind attrition such as thrift, sea campion and sheep's bit; obtain advice on sourcing via Manx Wildlife Trust
DOI Highways
No CommentDefer - awaiting information; DEFER on 10.11.15
