Wellsfield Design Access Statement

Wellsfield Associates

80 High Street Hadleigh Essex, SS7 2PB. Tel. No. 00 44 (0) 1702 551123 Fax no.00 44 (0) 1702 558530

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Re. Co-op Store, Bay View Road, Port St Mary, Isle of Man, IM9 5AH {{image:98347}}

Wellsfield Associates

80 High Street Hadleigh Essex, SS7 2PB. Tel. No. 00 44 (0) 1702 551123 Fax no.00 44 (0) 1702 558530

Design/Access Statement

Re. Co-op Store, Bay View Road, Port St Mary, Isle of Man, IM9 5AH

Local Authority: Isle of Man Government.

Location

The shop is situated along Bay View Road in Port St Mary. Goods are delivered to the rear of the store and pedestrian access is gained direct from the street.

Proposals

The proposal is for a colour change to the existing white window and door frames to Grey RAL7043 traffic grey B-Matt. Part of the shop front is to be replaced with the inclusion of a new auto-door. All materials shall match the existing.

Use

1.1 Would the application help to create an appropriate mix of uses in the area? Not applicable in this instance.

1.2 Would different uses work together well, or would they cause unacceptable annoyance? Will work well together.

2.0 Amount

2.1 Is the density appropriate? Not applicable in this instance.

2.2 Could the neighbourhood’s services support the amount of development planned? No adverse effect to the neighbourhood’s services.

3.0 Layout

3.1 Do all spaces have a purpose? Not applicable to the application, reuse of existing spaces.

3.2 Will public spaces be practical, safe, overlooked and inclusive? Not applicable to the application

3.3 Will private space be adaptable, secure and inviting? Not applicable to the application

4.0 Scale

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4.1 Will the building sit comfortably within their surroundings? Not applicable to the application

4.2 Will they and parts like doors and windows, be of a comfortable scale for people? Yes.

5.0 Landscaping

5.1 Has the landscaping been properly considered from the start? Not applicable in this instance.

5.2 Will it help to make the place look good and work well and will it meet any specific aims for the site? Not applicable to the application.

6.0 Appearance

6.1 How will the development visually relate to its surroundings? The materials proposed are to match the existing.

6.2 Will it look attractive? It will improve the look of the store frontage in the area.

7.0 Access

Access into the store will be via a level threshold and ramp.

Conclusion

This store has been identified for investment by The Co-operative Group. The proposed shopfront changes will enhance the look of this store on the street scene.