27 April 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
2, South Barrule Avenue, Ballakilley, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6dt
The proposal involves adding a first-floor bedroom extension over the existing garage of a modern two-storey detached house in a residential area. The extension matches the height and materials of the existing dwelling, with a front window mirroring the property's vernacular style.
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The officer concluded the proposal complies with General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016 and the Residential Design Guidance 2021, as there is a general presumption in favour of extens…
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 from the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016 sets general standards for acceptable development in residential areas. The officer assessed the extension as compliant, noting a presumption in favour of extensions that do not adversely impact neighbours or the area, with the proposal matching the dwelling's height and materials.
Residential Design Guide 2021
Provides guidance on good neighbourliness, overlooking, and side extensions. The officer found the proposal acceptable with no privacy or light issues for neighbours, and the design in keeping despite not being subordinate.
Community Policy 7
Relates to reducing outbreak of fire. The officer noted the extension to an existing dwelling creates no new fire spread issues.
Community Policy 11
Relates to preventing criminal activity. The officer confirmed no changes or new issues arise from the proposal.
Infrastructure Policy 5
Concerns water conservation. The officer stated the extension will not increase water usage, with runoff handled as per the existing dwelling.
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 significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking. Advised to consider cycle parking storage and electric vehicle charging point.
resolved to support the application
Highway Services HDC does not oppose application 23/00260/B with advisory comments on cycle parking, EV charging, and highway licences. Port Erin Commissioners support the proposals.
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking.; The Applicant is advised that to consider installing cycle parking storage and an electric vehicle charging point to aid Active Travel and net zero objectives.
Port Erin Commissioners
SupportThe Board of Port Erin Commissioners considered the above application at its meeting held on 18th April 2023 and resolved to support the proposals
