12 April 2022 · Planning Committee
Thie Hoght-Cheuagh, Bridson Street, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6an
The proposal involves changing the hexagonal swimming pool building at the northern end of the former Cherry Orchard aparthotel complex from leisure to a Use Class 1.1 retail unit, occupied by the same local trader already in an adjacent retail unit approved in 2018.
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The physical works to enlarge windows and add doors were considered visually acceptable and in keeping with the town centre streetscene in line with General Policy 2.
General Policy 2
Requires general design standards. Officer assessed the window and door alterations as acceptable and in keeping with the overall town centre streetscene.
Strategic Policy 1
Supports the proposal in line with strategic planning objectives, given the site's history and community benefit from retail.
Recreation Policy 2
Prohibits loss of recreation facilities unless alternative provision or overall community gain with no significant effect on local provision. Officer found the retail replacement acceptable on a 'one for one basis' as community gain, despite loss of pool, due to unviability.
Community Policy 4
Permits loss of local shops only if unviable, but here supports retaining/adding retail as community facility. Applied to justify retail as positive community contribution.
Transport Policy 1
Requires retention of identified hotels unless hotel use no longer viable. Site history (Minister's appeal decision in 18/00747/C) established unviability of tourism, overriding designation.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Use Class restriction
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 2019 (or any Order revoking and/or re-enacting that Order with or without modification), the use of the building hereby approved shall be for Use Class 1.1 only, and for no other purpose in the Order at any time. Reason: The Department has assessed the impact of the proposal on the basis of the specific use and any alternative uses within the same Use Class will require further consideration.
No signage approval
For the avoidance of doubt, no approval is granted to the signage shown on 'Proposed Front Elevation' drawing. Reason: Signage must be subject to a separate assessment under the Advertisement Regulations 2013.
in support
Do not oppose
Port Erin Commissioners support the proposal, while DOI Highways Division does not oppose it across multiple responses, with advice on cycle parking and EV charging.
Port Erin Commissioners
SupportThe Board of Port Erin Commissioners discussed the above application at its meeting on 11 January 2022 and has resolved to support the proposal.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; After reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking.; The Applicant is advised to consider cycle parking and an electric vehicle to aid mode choice for staff and visitors and sustainable travel objectives on consent from the landlord, if required
Highways Development Control
No ObjectionHighways Development Control notes the additions uploaded on 4 February 2022 and continues to not oppose this proposal.; Bicycle parking and electric vehicle charging points should be considered.
Highways DC
No CommentHighways DC notes the additions uploaded on 6 April 2022 and has no further comment to make to those last made on 8 March 2022.
