23 January 2007 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
Beachcomber Arcade, Shore Road, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6hl
The proposal involves alterations to reinstate a ground floor window, lower a cill level, and add a side extension for a new amusement arcade at ground floor with a larger roof balcony above for café dining at The Beachcomber, a two-storey tourism/residential building on Shore Road promenade in Port Erin.
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The officer noted the proposal increases the building footprint but does not remove any parking as none exists on-site, with customers parking on the highway.
Policy 9.4 - Mixed use permitted in zones of interest
Port Erin Local Plan Policy 9.4 permits mixed retail, residential, and tourism uses (excluding office) in zones of interest like Shore Road to encourage maintenance/refurbishment, particularly at upper levels. The officer assessed the extension as appropriate mixed tourism use (amusements/café) without office element, fitting the policy.
Policy 9.7 - Special attention to alterations in zones of interest
Requires special attention to alterations/replacements affecting the general environment in zones of interest. The minor extension continuing the existing basic form was found acceptable without harming character, though the building is unattractive; no justification to require broader improvements.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This permission relates to the alterations and extensions shown in drawings reference 1142-01 and -02 both received on 10th November, 2006.
Materials matching
The external finishes of the extension must match those of the existing building in all respects.
Do not oppose. Note that existing workshop door should be changed to open away from highway.
No objection (approved at commissioners' meeting).
Port Erin Commissioners approved the application; Fire and Rescue Service noted fire safety consultation requirements without objection; a neighbouring resident objected due to parking and nuisance concerns.
Key concern: inadequate parking facilities and irresponsible parking creating hazards and nuisance
Port Erin Commissioners
SupportThe above application was considered by my Commissioners at their Meeting held on the 28th November 2006. I am directed to inform you the application has been Approved.
Isle Of Man Fire And Rescue Service
No CommentThe Applicant must consult with the Fire Safety department as the premises falls within the scope of the Fire Precautions Act 1975 and may hold a current fire certificate.; The premises also falls within the scope of the Fire Precautions (Flats) Regulations 1996.
Conditions requested: The Applicant must consult with the Fire Safety department as the premises falls within the scope of the Fire Precautions Act 1975 and may hold a current fire certificate. The premises also falls within the scope of the Fire Precautions (Flats) Regulations 1996.
Richard Thorpe
ObjectionAn extension of the business facilities takes no account of the inadequate facility for parking an expanded business will create; The potential for nuisance deriving from irresponsible parking in the vicinity; up to 6 cars at a time have been parked mounted on the pavement; This presents a very real hazard to other road users; an inevitable increase in traffic runs directly at cross-purposes to the above efforts; unless parking for patrons and delivery staff is organised on a proper basis rather than the current ad-hoc arrangement it will constitute an intolerable disruption
