5 December 2011 · Delegated
Tower Building, Strand Road, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6he
This application sought permission to change the use of Tower Buildings, a three-storey end-of-terrace property on a corner plot at the junction of Strand Road and a rear service lane in Port Erin, to a café/tearoom and retail use. The building also has basement accommodation below. The officer's report identified three main planning considerations: whether the proposed use was compatible with surrounding land uses, the effect on the character and appearance of the street scene, and any impact on neighbouring properties. The application was permitted on 5 December 2011 through delegated decision, in line with the officer's recommendation to approve.
The application was permitted on 5 December 2011 under delegated authority. The officer recommended approval, and the decision aligns with that recommendation. Key planning considerations included whether the new use was compatible with surrounding land uses, its effect on the character and appearance of the street scene, and any impact on neighbouring properties.
General Policy 2
Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan will normally be permitted
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
Business Policy 9
The Department will support new retail provision in existing retail areas at a scale appropriate to the existing area
Business Policy 9: The Department will support new retail provision in existing retail areas at a scale appropriate to the existing area and which will not have an adverse effect on adjacent retail areas. Major retail development proposals will require to be supported by a Retail Impact Assessment(1). (1) Retail Impact Assessment is defined in Appendix1.
Policy 2.5 of the Port Erin Local Plan Written Statement
Any further retail development should be directly related to the central area and the existing developments as described above. Renovation of empty shops in Strand Road should be seen as part of any expansion of the retail sector.
