23 July 2021 · Delegated
Tower Building, Strand Road, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6he
Permission was granted for alterations to the ground-floor shop front at Tower Buildings, Strand Road, Port Erin, specifically the replacement of existing windows and a door with UPVC units. The site is a double-fronted unit within a terrace of two-and-a-half storey properties on the southern side of Strand Road. The buildings have approval for use as a dwelling, and the existing ground-floor windows are large-paned commercial units extending close to pavement level. The application was determined under delegated powers by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture and was approved with one condition attached.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved the application on a delegated basis. The proposal involved replacing existing shop front windows and a door with UPVC equivalents at a double-fronted unit within a terrace on Strand Road, Port Erin. One condition was attached to the permission.
respects the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping of buildings and the spaces around them
The development is considered to be within the bounds of acceptability to comply with General Policy 2b, c and g of the Strategic Plan 2016.
does not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape
The development is considered to be within the bounds of acceptability to comply with General Policy 2b, c and g of the Strategic Plan 2016.
does not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality
The development is considered to be within the bounds of acceptability to comply with General Policy 2b, c and g of the Strategic Plan 2016.
preference for the use of traditional materials in pre-1920 buildings
Environment Policy 34 expresses a preference for the use of traditional materials in pre-1920 buildings.
Environment Policy 34: In the maintenance, alteration or extension of pre -1920 buildings, the use of traditional materials will be preferred. 7.29 Development within Conservation Areas 7.29.1 Conservation Areas are designated where the Department is satisfied that there is an area of special architectural or historic interest, the character of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance. Accordingly, the Department will; i. appraise and review existing Conservation Areas; and ii. designate new Conservation Areas where Conservation Area appraisals have revealed individual areas to be worthy of such status. 7.29.2 Development proposals within Conservation Areas will be expected either to preserve or enhance their character or appearanc e. Development proposals should be in accordance with the Department's conservation policies set out in Planning Policy Statement 1/01, "Policy and Guidance Notes for the Conservation of the Historic Environment of the Isle of Man." There is generally gra nt assistance available to help in the use of appropriate materials and positive and appropriate development within Conservation Areas.
Conservation of the Historic Environment of the Isle of Man
Planning Policy 1/01 - Conservation of the Historic Environment of the Isle of Man
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
replacement of the shop windows at the site. The proposal sought the installation of two smaller 2m wide x 1m tall windows with side hung openers to replace the shop frontage and a fixed window with side opener to replace the shop window next to the main door. The proposal also include the replacement of the front door with a top light above.
planning approval was granted for the change of use of the site to full residential
The windows in the first floor were approved to be replaced with plastic framed casements under 11/01625/B which would match those already in the second floor.
