30 April 2019 · Planning Committee
Beach Shop, Shore Road, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6hl
The proposal involves converting a disused public shelter on the promenade in Port Erin into a storage facility for paddleboards. The works include enclosing the open sides with rendered timber panels above the existing glazing, adding doors at each end, and replacing end struts.
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The officer noted the existing shelters 'are not particularly attractive in themselves but play a part in the character of the streetscene' and 'are not in particularly good repair' with low usage, as…
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in accordance with Area Plan zoning if it respects site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; does not adversely affect townscape character, resident amenity, road safety, or prejudice adjoining land. The officer assessed the proposal against criteria (b), (c), (g), (h), (i), (k), finding it compliant as the minor enclosure improves appearance without harming character, has no amenity/traffic impact, and suits the mixed-use promenade location near the beach.
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 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
support the application (10.04.19)
Port Erin Commissioners supported the application after discussion at their board meeting. Highway Services had no objection to the proposals.
Port Erin Commissioners
SupportPort Erin Commissioners have considered the above application at its meeting on 9th April 2019 and they have resolved to support the application.
Highway Services
No ObjectionThe shelter is situated directly adjacent to but not on the adopted highway.; The proposed installation of panels on the shelter should not adversely affect the highway visibility and safety of the existing vehicular access to the south west of the shelter.; The proposals should not create any new highway issues.; Highway Services does not oppose the application.; Recommendation: DNO
