7 April 2021 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Tower Building, Strand Road, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6he
The proposal involved altering and replacing the existing ground floor shop front windows and door with UPVC windows and a composite door, raising the window cills to around 1m above pavement level, introducing casement openings and larger fixed panes.
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The officer assessed whether the proposed alterations would have an acceptable impact on the special characteristics of the proposed Conservation Area, emphasising that developments must not prejudice…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design (b); not adversely affect townscape character (c); and not adversely affect locality character or resident amenity (g). The officer found the proposal failed these tests due to changed window design, materials, and domestic style harming the commercial terrace character in the proposed CA.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials (usually timber) in pre-1920 buildings, especially in Conservation Areas. UPVC windows were deemed inappropriate, with Planning Circular 1/98 recommending reinstatement of original glazing forms where visible.
Environment Policy 35
Requires development in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character/appearance. Although not adopted, the proposal was assessed as prejudicing future designation by not preserving the historic fishing village character of Strand Road.
do not oppose the application
Port Erin Commissioners support the application; Highways Division and Flood Risk Management Division both do not oppose with no conditions.
Port Erin Commissioners
SupportThe Board of Port Erin Commissioners discussed the above application at its meeting on 11th May 2021 and has resolved to support the application.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services find it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network efficiency and /or parking.; Do not oppose
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Flood Risk Management Division
No ObjectionNFRMI; No Flood Risk Management interest
