23 January 2007 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
Beachcomber Arcade, Shore Road, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6hl
The proposal involves alterations to reinstate a ground floor window, lower a cill level, and add a side extension for a new amusement arcade at ground floor with a larger roof balcony above for café dining at The Beachcomber, a two-storey tourism/residential building on Shore Road promenade in Port Erin.
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The officer noted the proposal increases the building footprint but does not remove any parking as none exists on-site, with customers parking on the highway.
Policy 9.4 - Mixed use permitted in zones of interest
Port Erin Local Plan Policy 9.4 permits mixed retail, residential, and tourism uses (excluding office) in zones of interest like Shore Road to encourage maintenance/refurbishment, particularly at upper levels. The officer assessed the extension as appropriate mixed tourism use (amusements/café) without office element, fitting the policy.
Policy 9.7 - Special attention to alterations in zones of interest
Requires special attention to alterations/replacements affecting the general environment in zones of interest. The minor extension continuing the existing basic form was found acceptable without harming character, though the building is unattractive; no justification to require broader improvements.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This permission relates to the alterations and extensions shown in drawings reference 1142-01 and -02 both received on 10th November, 2006.
Materials matching
The external finishes of the extension must match those of the existing building in all respects.
Do not oppose. Note that existing workshop door should be changed to open away from highway.
No objection (approved at commissioners' meeting).
