13 November 2025 · Delegated - A MORGAN, Interim Director of Planning and Building Control
Office, Alfred Pier, Port St Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5ef
The proposal involves minor refurbishment to address water leaks at the Harbour Master's Office, a single-storey painted render building with a flat roof and glazed tower, located on the harbour edge.
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The proposed refurbishment works are limited to the roof scape of an existing harbour office building in a defined 'Harbour Area' zoning, ensuring the principle of development accords with Strategic P…
Strategic Policy 3 - To respect the character of our towns and villages
Defines Port St Mary as a service village; site in harbour area outside settlement boundary supports principle of refurbishment to existing harbour office without harm to residential zoning nearby.
General Policy 2
Requires general development considerations including design (b,c) and neighbour amenity (g); roof works deemed modest, not harmful to visual character or privacy/light to neighbours.
Environment Policy 35
Preserve or enhance conservation areas; small-scale roof refurbishment to existing commercial building has neutral impact on proposed conservation area and streetscene character.
Environment Policy 42 - character and need to adhere to local distinctiveness
Design to respect locality character; materials like polyroof, powder-coated aluminium frame match building's utilitarian harbour appearance.
Transport Policy 13
Protection of harbour activities; supports maintenance of harbour master's office for harbour operations.
Transport Policy 14
Harbour ecology; no full EIA needed for roof maintenance works adjacent to MNR, addressed by advisory note.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
No objection
No objection, but advise compliance with Manx Marine Nature Reserve Byelaws including waste management and pollution plan to prevent damaging inputs entering the MNR
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