16 May 2007 · Planning Committee
The Oil Sail Loft, Shore Road Underway, Port St. Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5dx
The site is a vacant, untidy plot filled with tipped rubble and sloping towards the harbour, adjacent to the Registered Building Old Sail Loft and backing onto High Street properties. The proposal sought planning permission for engineering operations to remove the material and regrade the land to a level surface fallin…
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The officer recommended approval because the site is 'presently very untidy and would benefit from levelling and removal of the tipped material', with lower ground levels improving prospects for futur…
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This permission relates to the removal of tipped material from the site, all as shown and described in drawings reference 5775-SK01, 5813/SK01 and 5813-01A all received on 11th January 2007.
Do not oppose
No comment to make in respect of this application
Multiple objections from Port St Mary Commissioners and neighbouring residents regarding impacts on historic boundary walls, structural stability of retaining walls, heritage value of imported soil, and public safety, while Highways Division and one architect had no objection.
Key concern: structural stability of retaining walls risking collapse and public safety
Port St Mary Commissioners
ObjectionThe existing old stone boundary wall to the eastern aspect of the site has been totally demolished without the requisite permission, therefore must be reinstated to it's former height and construction without delay.; A more detailed survey should be requested to determine the actual condition of the retaining wall and it’s foundation condition.
Conditions requested: eastern boundary wall must be reinstated to former height and construction without delay; more detailed survey of rear retaining wall and foundation condition; full method statement to ensure safety of passing public if appeal overturned
Port St Mary Commissioners
Objectionthe wall must be reinstated to it’s existing height and formation without further delay, irrespective of the outcome of this Appeal.; a full method statement must be made available to ensure the safety of the passing public in this area.
Conditions requested: wall must be reinstated to existing height and formation without further delay irrespective of appeal outcome; full method statement must be made available to ensure safety of passing public
Department of Transport, Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose
J.P. Halliwell, Architect
No CommentI confirm I have no comment to make in respect of this application.
The original applications (05/01580/GB and 05/01580/CON) for renovating the Old Sail Loft Registered Building into a dwelling with garage and parking were refused by the Planning Committee due to fundamental changes to the internal layout harming the building's special interest. The appellant argued extensive consultations with officers and design amendments addressed concerns. The inspector found the proposals failed to retain key internal features like open spaces, original staircase, and exposed stonework, breaching minimal intervention principles for Registered Buildings. The appeal was dismissed, recommending further consultation for a sympathetic scheme. Separately, appeal 07/00044/B against approval for soil/rubble removal and levelling adjacent land was dismissed as no evidence showed harm to retaining wall stability, a material planning consideration.
Precedent Value
Demonstrates strict application of minimal intervention for Registered Building conversions; internal spatial character as important as fabric. Future applicants must fully justify impacts with detailed retention plans and explore all sympathetic options before appeal.
Inspector: Terrence Kemmann-Lane; Andrew D Kirby
