18 March 2004 · Planning Committee
Port Erin Imperial Hotel, Promenade, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6lh
The application sought full approval to demolish the existing 4-5 storey Imperial Hotel on a sloping site and replace it with a larger 6-storey block containing 27 apartments, including lower ground floor units and basement/rear parking.
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The officer considered the proposal out of keeping with surrounding properties due to its excessive height, scale, and massing, which would harm the street scene and dominate adjacent buildings.
Multiple statutory consultees and local bodies objected to planning application 03/01912/B for 27 apartments replacing the Imperial Hotel in Port Erin, citing highways access issues, loss of tourist accommodation, excessive height and density, fire safety non-compliance, and over…
Key concern: Fire safety non-compliance with Fire Precautions (Hotels) Regulations 1996
Department of Transport Highways Division
ObjectionAccess for vehicles to the proposed development would be over an unmade private street which is unsuited to the significant additional traffic.; If however, the Planning Committee are minded to approve the application, the Department suggests the inclusion of the following conditions
Conditions requested: No unit shall be occupied until the car parking and turning area has been completed to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority after consultation with the Highway Authority; The parking spaces shall be allocated such that every apartment has a minimum of one parking space
Department of Tourism and Leisure
ObjectionThat the application to allow a further reduction of 120 serviced beds from tourist accommodation is not in the best interests of the economy of the Isle of Man.
Port Erin Commissioners
ObjectionThe height of any re-development of the site should level off towards the top of the Promenade in order that the same would blend in with properties to the North and East. It is felt a maximum of three storeys would be more appropriate.
Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service
ObjectionRECOMMEND REFUSAL AS THE PROPOSED SCHEDGE DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE FIRE PREVENTIONS (FIAIS) REGULATIONS 1996.
Department of Local Government and the Environment Environmental Health Officer
Conditional No ObjectionPrior to the demolition of these premises an application will need to be made in writing to the Chief Executive... for issue of a direction to demolish under the terms of the Building Control Act 1991.
Conditions requested: Prior to the demolition of these premises an application will need to be made in writing to the Chief Executive of the Department of Local Government and the Environment for issue of a direction to demolish under the terms of the Building Control Act 1991; The proposed flats must, on completion of the proposed works, comply with the requirements of the Housing (Flats) Regulations 1982 and be registered thereafter under the same Regulations
