1 July 2022 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Beach Shop, Shore Road, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6hl
The proposal involves modifying one of two identical existing public shelters on the Port Erin promenade by adding rendered filling panels above windows on the front and side elevations, and installing lockable secure doors at each end for business storage.
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The proposal was approved because it complies with General Policy 2 of the Strategic Plan and Mixed Use Proposal 3 of the Area Plan for the South, with no unacceptable visual, residential amenity or o…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affect landscape/townscape, amenity, road safety, or prejudice adjoining land. Officer assessed proposal as compliant, noting no unacceptable visual/amenity impacts, appropriate siting in mixed-use area, and reversible changes preserving character.
Mixed Use Proposal 3
Extends mixed-use area to Lower Promenade to encourage diverse uses adding vitality. Officer found tourist storage use appropriate for mixed-use zoning, enhancing viability without conflicting with residential compatibility.
Environment Policy 13 - Development and flood risk
Prohibits development causing unacceptable flood risk. Site on high tidal flood zone margin; assessed acceptable due to seasonal non-occupational use and doors limiting ingress, posing no significant risk.
Community Policy 3
Permits loss of community facilities if no longer practical/desirable. Shelter underused per precedent; repurposing for productive tourism benefits area without reducing amenity.
Community Policy 7
Requires design to prevent crime/antisocial behaviour. No new confined spaces created, aligning with policy.
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.
Do not oppose
Proposed alterations relatively sympathetic, generally reversible, retain overall style, unlikely to prejudice future conservation area designation
Support the application
Highway Services HDC, Port Erin Commissioners, and the Assistant Registered Buildings Officer all raised no objections to application 22/00540/B, with Port Erin Commissioners explicitly supporting the proposals.
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionAfter 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 the there may be need for highway licences for equipment and materials to be placed on the highway during the proposed works.
Port Erin Commissioners
SupportThe Board of Port Erin Commissioners discussed the above application at its meeting held on 17 May 2022 and resolved to support the proposals.
Assistant Registered Buildings Officer
No ObjectionHaving reviewed the proposed alterations to the shelter, they would appear to be relatively sympathetic, generally reversible in nature, and to be in a manner that retains the building’s overall style.; I would judge that the proposals are unlikely to prejudice the future designation of the proposed conservation area.
