30 April 2019 · Committee
Beach Shop, Shore Road, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6hl
The proposal involved converting one of two matching public shelters on the promenade near the Bay Hotel, Shore Road, Port Erin into a storage building. The shelters have partly open sides, glazed frontage, split stone-faced pillars, and a wavy sheeted roof. The officer noted the structures were not in particularly good repair and were not well used, with a second identical shelter remaining nearby for public use. The conversion was considered reversible — the shelter could be returned to its original use simply by removing the side doors and signage. The officer assessed that the proposed works would improve the appearance of the structure while retaining its character, and that a storage use closely associated with the nearby shore and sea was appropriate in this location. No significant impact on amenity or the streetscene was identified, and ample on-street parking was available nearby.
The application was approved because the conversion would improve the shelter's appearance without losing its character, the storage use was considered compatible with the coastal setting, and no harmful impacts on amenity or the streetscene were identified. The proposal was judged to accord with General Policy GP2.
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
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
