4 March 2025 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Erin Newsagents, 11, Station Road, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6ae
The proposal involves upgrading an existing flat roof above a ground-floor store at the rear of the three-storey terraced property to create an external terrace for the residential upper floors, with metal balustrading for safety, accessed via a previously approved staircase.
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The officer assessed the principle of development as acceptable given the mixed-use zoning, location in Port Erin (a named service centre under Spatial Policy 2), and support from Strategic Policy 2 f…
Strategic Policy 2 - Priority for new development to identified towns and villages
Requires priority for new development in identified towns and villages. The officer found the principle acceptable as the site is in Port Erin, a named service centre, within mixed-use zoning.
Spatial Policy 5
Addresses design and visual impact. The rear terrace complies as it fits the varied rear streetscene with existing flat roofs and railings, causing no detrimental impact.
General Policy 2
Covers general development considerations including visual impact (b,c) and neighbouring amenity (g). Proposal aligns fully with no harm to character or amenities; specific reference to GP2g for no loss of privacy, light or overbearing impact.
Environment Policy 35
Requires preservation or enhancement of conservation areas. Rear works have no detrimental impact on the proposed conservation area, contained to rear elevation.
Environment Policy 42 - character and need to adhere to local distinctiveness
Requires designs to respect locality character. Metal balustrading and terrace upgrade appropriate given neighbouring features.
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.
no objection
No Objection
