18 August 2015 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer Sarah Corlett
Darnills Complex, Station Road, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6ab
The proposal involves converting two existing retail units within the Darnills Service Station complex into a single retail unit for a pharmacy operation. The only external change is replacing the front door of Unit 2 with two aluminium-framed picture windows; internal alterations enable single-unit operation.
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The officer concluded there is 'nothing especially objectionable about the proposal', with the principle of a pharmacy in this mixed-use location acceptable under General Policy 2.
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 is the most relevant policy for this mixed-use area not specifically zoned. The officer assessed the principle of pharmacy use, visual impact, and highway safety against it, finding the proposal acceptable with minimal changes and no material highway harm.
new retail provision at a scale appropriate. Major retail development proposals to be supported by Retail Impact Assessment
Business Policy 9 wording noted alongside others; assessed in context of loss of small retail units and active commercial use, with no objection raised as no shortage evidenced.
Business Policy 10
Business Policy 10 wording noted; officer found active use of buildings welcomed in mixed-use area.
Transport Policy 7
Requires assessment of highway safety; officer noted existing commercial uses and potential for more even vehicle movements with pharmacy, viewing it as a slight improvement over current peak-use patterns.
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 (05.08.15)
do not object to the application (04.08.15)
Port Erin Commissioners support the application. DOI Highways have no objection.
Port Erin Commissioners
SupportThe Board of Port Erin Commissioners at their Meeting held on the 4th August 2015 considered planning application PA 15/00796/B, at which it was resolved to support the application.
DOI Highways
No ObjectionHighway Services Comment made DNO
