29 March 2007 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (M.I. McCauley)
Flat 1, Marine House, Falcon Hill, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6hg
The proposal involves refurbishing and altering the upper floors of an existing three-storey building, which includes a ground-floor shop unit, to create three self-contained two-bedroom apartments, each spanning two floors with internal stairs.
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The officer noted that the previous application for five apartments (06/00330/B) was refused due to the number of units generating excessive car parking demands with no off-street provision, but this …
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 conversion of the building to three apartments as shown and described in drawings reference 0509/01, -02B and -04A all received on 14th February, 2007.
Retention of obscured glazing
The glazing which presently exists in the rear (northern) elevation must be retained (that is, where there is presently obscured glazing, this may not be replaced with clear glazing) without planning permission.
Approved
Do not oppose - proposed use less intensive than existing, generates need for only 3 off-street parking spaces
greatly preferred over earlier scheme for rebuilding (06/2155), pleased to see shops retained
reason for opposition to previous PA 06/330 addressed, therefore no objection
Multiple consultees responded to planning application 07/00288/B for refurbishment of Marine House, Falcon Hill, Port Erin to form three apartments; most raised no objection or support, with one objection due to lack of window details and requests for accessibility and utility conditions.
Key concern: missing details of new windows and how they sit within elevations
Isle of Man Water Authority
Conditional No ObjectionFor connections to Flats and Apartments the following apply - “Water Supply To Flats And Apartments – Regulations”, and if applicable a “Form Of Undertaking In Respect Of Supply Pipes” will be required.
Conditions requested: a condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority to ensure that a connection is obtained for water supply purposes, or an amendment to the existing supply under the terms of the Water Supply Byelaws; The Applicant should contact the Water Authority to discuss protecting the main before construction work commences
Society for the Preservation of the Manx Countryside & Environment
ObjectionThe Society therefore OBJECTS to these confusing and detail-lacking applications, whilst not being opposed to the general idea.
Disability Access Office
No CommentApartment blocks should meet the following requirements.
Conditions requested: Where parking is provided, which includes provision for visitors then five percent of unassigned spaces should be designated for disabled parking.; The ground or primary entrance level should include at least one entrance that is accessible to an unassisted wheelchair user.; Any sanitary facilities provided which are accessible to the public should include a disabled toilet.; All public corridors should be of sufficient width and free from obstruction as to allow a wheelchair user to pass other users of the corridor.; The primary entrance to all apartments should be wide enough to be accessible for everyone including wheelchair users; Where apartment/parking is provided over more than one level then a lift should be provided. The lift should be large enough to allow wheelchair users with an assistant to enter and turn around. The controls need to be at a height that everyone can reach and use. Visual and audible announcements should be fitted.
Department of Transport, Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; The current existing use generates a need for 5 off-street parking spaces. The proposed use would be less intensive than the existing and only generate a need for 3 off-street parking spaces.
The Commissioners Of Port Erin
SupportThe above application was considered by my Commissioners at their Meeting held on the 6th March 2007. I am directed to inform you the application has been Approved.
The Commissioners Of Port Erin
No CommentI am directed to enquire the established use class of the premises and whether this covers the possible use of the same for the sale of ice cream or as a café.
