05/00150/AApproved

9 May 2005 · Planning Committee

Approval in Principle for demolition of the Beachcomber and redevelopment for residential purposes

Communal/Landlords, Beachcomber, Shore Road, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6hl

Received28 Jan 2005

Validated1 Feb 2005

Committee8 Jul 2005

Decided9 May 2005

3 months

Received28 Jan 2005

Validated1 Feb 2005

Committee8 Jul 2005

Decided9 May 2005

3 months

Why was this approved?

demolition of unattractive existing non-conforming building
principle of residential redevelopment acceptable
no highway objections
on-site parking feasibility demonstrated
site constraints to be addressed in reserved matters
prominent location requiring sympathetic design

The application sought Approval in Principle to demolish an unattractive two-storey flat-roofed building currently used as a café, amusement arcade and living accommodation above, located on Shore Road (Port Erin Promenade) between the Bay Hotel and Herdman Institute.

Documents (5)

Ground Floor Plan

Location and Site Plans

28 Jan 051pp

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Decision & Reasoning

Approved9 May 2005

The officer recommended approval because the existing building is an 'unattractive, two storey flat roofed building which is a café and amusement arcade with living accommodation above' and 'the loss …

Conditions (5)

C1
Time limit for reserved matters
This approval is in principle only and will remain valid for a period of two years within which time no development may take place until such time as details of the reserved matters (siting, design, external appearance, internal layout, means of access, landscaping) have been approved by the Planning Authority. Such reserved matters should form the subject of a single application.
C2
Relates to approved plans
This permission relates to the principle of the redevelopment of the existing property as shown in drawings 1068-01 and the photograph both received on 28th January, 2005 to create new residential accommodation.
C3
Method statement for construction
The application for reserved matters must include a method statement detailing how the proposed development will be undertaken, having regard to: the narrow nature of the road network serving the site; the restricted depth of the site; and the stability of the rear of the site and possibility of land slip and/or destabilising the slope.
C4
Design requirements
The new building must be designed as a distinctive structure which will sit comfortably between its neighbours in this prominent position.
C5
Parking provision
The application for reserved matters must include provision of at least two parking spaces on site for each residential unit (each space measuring minimum dimensions of 4.8m by 2.4m).

Public Comments (3)

SupportDepartment of Transport, Highways(statutory consultee)

no adverse traffic impacts, subject to conditions

SupportS.P.M.C. & E.(statutory consultee)

replacement of this building is to be applauded; settle for residential in principle

ObjectionCommissioners of Port Erin(parish)

Why was this approved?

demolition of unattractive existing non-conforming building

principle of residential redevelopment acceptable

no highway objections

on-site parking feasibility demonstrated

site constraints to be addressed in reserved matters

prominent location requiring sympathetic design

Conditions (5)

Time limit for reserved matters

This approval is in principle only and will remain valid for a period of two years within which time no development may take place until such time as details of the reserved matters (siting, design, external appearance, internal layout, means of access, landscaping) have been approved by the Planning Authority. Such reserved matters should form the subject of a single application.

Relates to approved plans

This permission relates to the principle of the redevelopment of the existing property as shown in drawings 1068-01 and the photograph both received on 28th January, 2005 to create new residential accommodation.

Method statement for construction

The application for reserved matters must include a method statement detailing how the proposed development will be undertaken, having regard to: the narrow nature of the road network serving the site; the restricted depth of the site; and the stability of the rear of the site and possibility of land slip and/or destabilising the slope.

Design requirements

The new building must be designed as a distinctive structure which will sit comfortably between its neighbours in this prominent position.

Parking provision

The application for reserved matters must include provision of at least two parking spaces on site for each residential unit (each space measuring minimum dimensions of 4.8m by 2.4m).