21 August 2013 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (M Ballayhe)
Windsor House, Promenade, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6la
The proposal seeks approval for minor amendments to a previously approved scheme (PA 12/00169/B): adding a ramp to the front elevation for better accessibility and changing a rear substation to a store of the same size.
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The proposals are very similar to the previously approved and commenced scheme under PA 12/00169/B, to which significant weight was given.
Environment Policy 42
Requires new development in existing settlements to take account of local character and identity, prohibiting inappropriate backland development or removal of open/green spaces contributing to visual amenity. Officer assessed the proposal's design against the promenade streetscene of rendered buildings with bays and dormers, finding it appropriate despite being 2.5-2.8m higher than former hotels.
General Policy 2
Permits development in accordance with Area Plan zoning if it respects site/surroundings in siting, scale, form, design; does not harm townscape, amenities, highways, or views; and provides adequate parking/access. Officer confirmed compliance across criteria including design/scale fitting streetscene, no amenity harm, satisfactory parking exceeding standards, and no highways issues.
Housing Policy 5
Requires 25% affordable housing in developments of 8+ dwellings in residential areas, applicable via commuted sum here as units too large for on-site provision. Addressed via existing Section 13 Agreement from prior approval, to be amended for this reference.
Appendix 7
Requires 2 parking spaces per apartment dwelling; relaxable in town centre/previously developed sites. 20 spaces provided (over 2 per unit) in basement, exceeding standard, with no Highways objection.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in full accordance with the following plans 01A, 02A, 03A, 04A, 05A and 06A received on 26th April 2013.
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 their requirements and standards
approve the application
