25 August 2021 · Delegated
Co Op, Retail Unit Crosby Meadow Estate, Peel Road, Crosby, Isle Of Man, IM4 2ee
This application sought permission to install an ATM machine into an existing retail unit at Crosby Meadow Estate, Peel Road, Crosby. At the time of the application, the retail unit was under construction and near completion, situated at the south-west of the junction of the A1 Main Road and the intersection of Eyreton Road and Old Church Road. The officer's assessment focused on three main issues: the visual impact of the ATM installation, its effect on the surrounding area and street scene, and whether the development was suitable for the area, including consideration of accessibility standards. The application was permitted on 25 August 2021 through delegated decision, with the officer recommending approval.
The application was permitted on 25 August 2021 under delegated authority. The officer assessed the proposal against its visual impact, its effect on the surrounding street scene, and its suitability for the area, and recommended approval.
General Policy 2
This application is considered to comply with General Policy 2 and Transport Policy 1 of the IOM Strategic 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
Transport Policy 1
This application is considered to comply with General Policy 2 and Transport Policy 1 of the IOM Strategic Plan.
Transport Policy 1: New development should, where possible, be located close to existing public transport facilities and routes, including pedestrian, cycle and rail routes.
erection of 28 residential units and retail unit with associated parking and landscaping
The site lies southeast of new residential dwellings which were approved with the application building under PA 17/00852/B.
Planning approval was granted for the retail unit under two applications - 18/00339/REM and 17/00852/B.
Both schemes proposed essentially the same building but were handed with the former having the commercial vehicle loading and parking area on the south eastern side of the building
