22 January 2018 · Committee
Manesca Ltd, The Quay, Port St. Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5ea
Permission was granted for the siting of a steel shipping container to be used for shellfish storage at the Manesca Building, The Quay, Port St Mary. The site forms part of the curtilage of Island Seafare Ltd, a commercial seafood business, and a previous shipping container had already been approved on the same site under an earlier planning permission. The officer recommended approval, and the application was decided by committee. The main planning issues considered were the proposal's effect on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, its impact on the local environment, and whether it would preserve or enhance the Conservation Area in which the site sits. The application was permitted on 22 January 2018.
The application was permitted by committee on 22 January 2018. The officer recommended approval, and the key planning considerations included the proposal's impact on the character and appearance of the area, its effect on the local environment, and whether it would preserve or enhance the Conservation Area.
The Area Plan for the South 2013
explains that the harbours in Port St Mary are in active use and that expansion and introduction of marine based industry may be permitted
es on improving the quality of town centre retailing and leisure environment and that the majority of new comparison goods floorspace should be located primarily within Douglas. 6.25 Harbours 6.25.1 The harbours in Castletow n and Port St Mary are in active use and as such there is some harbour related use of the surrounding buildings. Within these areas some expansion of existing industry or the introduction of new marine based industry may be permitted as long as this does not prejudice the use of the harbour areas for leisure or tourist purposes. Employment Proposal 4: New industrial development within the harbour areas of Castletown and Port St Mary should be marine based, and of a scale which is appropriate for a relatively small port. Such development should where possible : be sited immediately adjacent to existing industrial uses ; not adversely affect the amenity of neighbouring residents; and not prejudice the use of the harbour area for leisure or tourist development by virtue of restricting access to existing or possible future leisure facilities. New industrial buildings must be designed and finished to a high standard so as to acknowledge the prominence and importance of the harbour-side location.
The Area Plan for the South 2013
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area
Environment Policy 35: Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area, and will ensure that the special features contributing to the character and quality are protected against inappropriate development. 7.30 Development adjacent to Conservation Areas 7.30.1 It is often the case that important views into and out of a Conservation Area can contribute significantly to its character. It is necessary to assess the impact any development adjacent to conservation areas may have on such views.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
Development which is in accordance with the land use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan
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
