Erection of a replacement builders store

Refusal Reasons

• ✗The site lies within an area designated on the Port Erin Local Plan as Predominantly Residential. The site, whilst not presently used for residential purposes has on it significant vegetation which reduces the impact of the various pieces of equipment and materials which are presently on the site. The existing building is an overgrown and modestly sized shed which is clearly not used on a regular or frequent basis. The proposal would clearly intensify not only the built development on the site but would also bring with it the potential to significantly increase the level of use and to increase the impact which all of this would have on the neighbouring properties (those either side and opposite). The new building and associated activity would significantly and adversely affect the otherwise residential streetscene would also result in an adverse impact through increased industrial traffic on the residential road network which serves the site and those living alongside this network. The proposal would perpetuate and intensify a non-conforming industrial use within a residential area.