26 April 2021
Cosy Nook, Shore Road, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6hh
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Multiple heritage groups and DEFA's Registered Buildings Officer object to the demolition of the historic Cosy Nook building and the proposed replacement due to its incompatibility with the proposed Port Erin Conservation Area, while IOM Constabulary raises no formal objection bu…
Key concern: demolition of historic Cosy Nook cottage making positive contribution to proposed Port Erin Conservation Area
Pegasus Group (on behalf of Grosvenor Holdings Limited)
ObjectionThe entire/absolute loss of an historic traditional Manx cottage that is included in the proposed Port Erin Conservation Area boundary; The scale, height and visual appearance of the development on the beach front and in the proposed Port Erin Conservation Area; We fully support the Registration of the building
Rushen Heritage Trust
ObjectionWe oppose it based on five grounds; 63% voted against the proposed new building, 33% were in favour; Positive buildings in the area should be used as exemplars for future design
Conditions requested: Parking Plan with pedestrian/traffic survey; Transport Plan for construction addressing resident parking, stability, pedestrian safety
Isle of Man Natural History and Antiquarian Society
ObjectionPositive buildings... should be used as exemplars for future design; The proposal will totally alter the character of the area and dominate over the other older buildings
Isle of Man Victorian Society
ObjectionThe proposed appearance is totally inappropriate to the area; negative buildings should not be emulated
DEFA RB Officer
ObjectionRecommendation: Refuse; I therefore object to this application
IOM Constabulary
No ObjectionThere is no formal objection from the Constabulary, however extra security measures should be considered
Conditions requested: CCTV installation; monitored intruder alarm; secure bicycle parking; robust fixed external furniture; locked litter bins away from building; hostile planting in recesses; external lighting co-ordinated with CCTV; motion detection internal lighting
DEFA Ecosystem Policy Team
Conditional No Objectionintrudes into Port Erin Brooghs Wildlife Site (coastal grassland); working footprint likely impacts larger area; potential Schedule 8 plants (Montbretia, Three-Cornered Garlic)
Conditions requested: Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA) by qualified ecologist prior to determination; additional surveys and mitigation if PEA identifies issues; demonstrate protection/enhancement per Strategic Policy 4
