25 September 2023 · Delegated
Kerroo Brewing Company, Droghadfayle Road, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6ee
This application sought permission to convert a former garage at Kerroo Brewing Company on Droghadfayle Road, Port Erin, into a 1,000-litre commercial micro-brewery with a taproom and events space for licensed events. It was an amendment to an earlier permission (reference 23/00521/C), with the change driven by the applicant's wish to open until 11pm on Sundays. The application was determined under delegated powers and approved on 25 September 2023. The main planning consideration was the potential impact on neighbouring amenity. Permission was granted subject to three conditions.
The application was approved by delegated decision on 25 September 2023. The key planning issue considered was the impact on neighbouring amenity. Three conditions were attached to the permission.
general planning considerations
The proposal is considered to comply with General Policy 2 and Environmental Policy 22
General Policy 2: Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan and with other policies of this Strategic Plan will normally be permitted, provided that the development: (a) is in accordance with the design brief in the Area Plan where there is such a brief; (b) respects the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping of buildings and the spaces around them; (c) does not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape; (d) does not adversely affect the protected wildlife or locally important habitats on the site or adjacent land, including water courses; (e) does not affect adversely public views of the sea; (f) incorporates where possible existing topography and landscape features, particularly trees and sod banks; (g) does not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality; (h) provides satisfactory amenity standards in itself, including where appropriate safe and convenient access for all highway users, together with adequate parking, servicing and manoeuvring space; (i) does not have an unacceptable effect on road safety or traffic flows on the local highways; (j) can be provided with all necessary services; (k) does not prejudice the use or development of adjoining land in accordance with the appropriate Area Plan; (l) is not on contaminated land or subject to unreasonable risk of erosion or flooding; (m) takes account of community and personal safety and security in the design of buildings and the spaces around them; and (n) is designed having due regard to best practice in reducing energy consumption. 6.3 Development outside of areas zoned for development
development would not unacceptably harm the environment and/or the amenity of nearby properties
The proposal is considered to comply with General Policy 2 and Environmental Policy 22
Condition 1
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.
Condition 2
Customers shall only be within the business within the following operational hours stipulated in the application. Opening Hours: 12pm to 11pm Monday - Sunday Reason: In the interest of protecting neighbouring living conditions.
Condition 3
The development hereby approved shall be carried out in full accordance with the internal layout as shown on Drawing No.003 received on the 30th August 2023, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Department. Reason: To ensure the uses as proposed and shown on the submitted plans/submitted statement are undertaken as proposed and to ensure in the future such uses do not increase within the building which may have adverse impact upon neighbouring amenities and the application has been judged solely on the proposal as shown and any additional changes would require additional consideration.
