18 May 2012 · Delegated - Development Control Manager (Ms J Chance) following Planning Committee resolution
Windsor House, Promenade, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6la
The proposal involves demolishing the existing former hotels (Windsor House and Brobourne Hotel) and replacing them with a new six-level (basement plus five storeys including roof accommodation) apartment block containing nine apartments, with 20 basement parking spaces accessed from Victoria Square.
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The proposal is very similar to the previously approved scheme PA 09/01388/B, with the applicant demonstrating intent to proceed by demolishing the existing buildings under that permission.
Environment Policy 42
Requires new development in settlements to respect local character and identity, avoiding inappropriate backland development or loss of visual amenity spaces. Officer assessed the replacement building's design, height, bays, setbacks, and materials as enhancing the streetscene in this Promenade 'zone of interest', with dark upper elements minimising impact.
Housing Policy 5
Requires 25% affordable housing in residential developments of 8+ dwellings, applicable here with 9 units. Due to unit sizes being too large, commuted sum payment via Section 13 Agreement secured instead of on-site provision.
Appendix 7
Recommends 2 spaces per dwelling for apartments, relaxable in town centres on previously developed sites near transport. 20 spaces (over 2 per unit) provided in basement; accepted given location, no highways objection.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This permission relates to the erection of an apartment block as shown in drawings 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 and 06 all received on 3rd February, 2012.
Materials - single colour render
All external parts of the building in a rendered finish must be painted/coloured in one single colour.
Parking restriction
The parking shown in the basement must be available for use only by those occupying the apartments hereby approved.
proposal complies with requirements; no objection as no adverse impact on traffic
approve the application
