18 April 2007 · Planning Committee
Railway Station, Station Road, Port St Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5lf
The proposal involved refurbishing the existing railway station building, reinstating part of the ground floor as a ticket office, waiting room, station master's office, booking hall, and toilets for railway use, while converting the remainder into three self-contained apartments (one two-bedroom on ground floor, two t…
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The officer concluded that 'the proposed works restore both the original use of the building as a station as well as the character and appearance of the original building', noting this is 'an importan…
Multiple consultees including Highways Division, Fire and Rescue Service, Disability Access Office, Port St Mary Commissioners, Andrew Jessopp, and SPMCE responded positively to application 07/00372/B with no objections and support expressed, alongside specific technical requirements and conditions.
Department of Transport, Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose
Department Of Home Affairs Isle Of Man Fire And Rescue Service
Conditional No ObjectionPrior to the commencement of any works the applicant must consult the Fire Safety Department as the proposals fall within the scope of the Fire Precautions (Flats) Regulations 1996.
Conditions requested: Prior to the commencement of any works the applicant must consult the Fire Safety Department as the proposals fall within the scope of the Fire Precautions (Flats) Regulations 1996
Disability Access Office
Conditional No ObjectionApartment blocks should meet the following requirements.
Conditions requested: Where parking is provided, which includes provision for visitors then five percent of unassigned spaces should be designated for disabled parking.; The ground or primary entrance level should include at least one entrance that is accessible to an unassisted wheelchair user.; Any sanitary facilities provided which are accessible to the public should include a disabled toilet.; All public corridors should be of sufficient width and free from obstruction as to allow a wheelchair user to pass other users of the corridor.; The primary entrance to all apartments should be wide enough to be accessible for everyone including wheelchair users.; Where apartment/parking is provided over more than one level then a lift should be provided. The lift should be large enough to allow wheelchair users with an assistant to enter and turn around. The controls need to be at a height that everyone can reach and use. Visual and audible announcements should be fitted.
Port St Mary Commissioners
SupportPort St Mary Commissioners considered the above Planning Application at their March Board Meeting, to which they wish to offer their full support.; The Commissioners congratulate both the Dept of Tourism & Leisure and Street Heritage Ltd in bringing this application forward, which will greatly enhance the existing heritage building and restore the fabric of the Railway Station and surrounding areas to their former glory.
Andrew Jessopp
SupportThis proposal would appear to conform to the policy to encourage the conversion of underutilised/vacant buildings to residential use. The work appears to be in sympathy with the existing building and should not compromise any proposal to Register the station.
Society for the Preservation of the Manx Countryside & Environment
SupportA splendid scheme which we heartily support. Getting this neglected heritage building back into use AND restoring wrongs which have been done to it in the past, is most praiseworthy.
