3 May 2019 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Workshop, Orchard Street, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6dj
The proposal involves converting and extending a detached two-storey commercial workshop and single-storey outbuilding into a single structure with ground floor retail, counter, toilets and storage, and first floor cafe for 30 covers, kitchen and office, accessed via stairs and lift.
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The officer assessed the proposal as compliant with Spatial Policy 2 by supporting regeneration in Port Erin service centre through reuse of a redundant building for visitor economy uses like cafe and…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/form/design, not adversely affect townscape character, amenity of residents or locality, provide safe access/parking and not impact road safety. Officer found proposal compliant due to design enhancements improving utilitarian building to match adjacent gabled architecture, no material parking impact in town centre context, and Highway Services acceptance.
Strategic Policy 2 - Priority for new development to identified towns and villages
Concentrates development in service centres like Port Erin for regeneration, employment and services. Site's central location near transport and tourist sites supports cafe/retail reuse for visitor economy and local jobs.
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.
Materials approval
All external alterations and finishes to the building shall be in accordance with those indicated in the approved drawing Proposed Plans and Elevations (Sheet 2). Reason: In the interests of maintaining and enhancing the character and appearance of the site.
Balustrade details
Details of balustrade construction and its external finishes to be located on the first floor of the rear and side elevation of the building shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The balustrade shall be constructed in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In the interests of maintaining and enhancing the character and appearance of the site.
resolved to support the application
does not oppose the application
Highway Services has no objection to the application despite increased parking demand, citing town centre location with public parking available. Port Erin Commissioners support the application, while nearby residents and landowners object primarily due to lack of on-site parking.
Key concern: Insufficient on-site parking provision leading to pressure on adjacent private car parks and public footways
Highway Services Division
No ObjectionHighway Services does not oppose the application.; Recommendation: DNO; A S109A Highway Agreement would therefore not be granted to legally extend the dropped kerbs across the full site frontage to facilitate vehicular access/parking.
Conditions requested: Front boundary wall retained if preferred, and if removed must not damage adjacent highway signage
Port Erin Commissioners
SupportPort Erin Commissioners have considered the above application at its meeting on 12th March 2019 and has resolved to support the application.
Cherry Orchard Bungalow Ltd
No CommentWe do not at this stage oppose the application as we always favour schemes which set out to enhance the area and add vitality, but would like to reiterate concerns raised regarding the parking provision for this development.; We would therefore like to reserve our position for the time being.
Mr Marc Morley
ObjectionI would like to object to this proposal on the basis that there is no associated parking with this application.
Mr. McAad
ObjectionI wish to object to the planning Application 1900141; Having spent a lifetime in the Building business, I know that all applications for offices, shop and cafes must have parking.
