31 October 2018 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Riversdale, Strang Road, Union Mills, Isle Of Man, IM4 4np
The site contains a traditional 19th century two-storey detached dwelling with a blank rear elevation facing Strang Road and a detailed principal elevation towards the rear garden overlooking the River Dhoo.
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The principle of residential extension was acceptable in the residential-zoned area of Union Mills. Amendments from the previous scheme reduced the extension width, omitted large decking and timber cl…
General Policy 2
Requires development in residential zoning to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, form, design; not adversely affect townscape character, amenities, highway safety, or parking. Officer assessed extension as subordinate in height/ridge 1m lower, matching solid-to-void ratios, with improved access/visibility; no neighbour detriment; parking compliant; thus respects Georgian symmetry and streetscene.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials for maintenance/alteration/extension of pre-1920 buildings. Painted render matches main house; rolled lead dormers harmonise with slate roof; removal of timber cladding from prior scheme made it appropriate to vernacular character.
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 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Vehicular access construction
The development hereby approved shall not be occupied until the vehicular access has been constructed in accordance with the approved plans, and shall thereafter be retained for access purposes only and unobstructed above 1.05 metres in height. Reason: In the interests of highway safety.
No Objection (dated 20/06/2018 and 08/10/2018)
DNOC - Do Not Oppose Subject To Condition (dated 28/06/2018). Proposal will not change site parking demand; access widened with improved visibility splays; condition required for access prior to occupation.
Braddan Parish Commissioners had no objections to the application in two separate consultations. Highway Services does not oppose the application subject to a condition ensuring the amended vehicular access and improved visibility splays are provided prior to occupation.
Braddan Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionIt was unanimously resolved that the Commissioners had no objections to any of the following Planning Applications:; PA18/00573/B - Mr D McGreevy - Alterations, erection of two storey extension and alterations to vehicular access - Riversdale, Strang Road, Union Mills, Braddan, IM4 4NP
Highway Services
Conditional No ObjectionThe amended access would therefore be a highway benefit compared to the existing access in terms of improved width, visibility and highway safety which is welcomed.; Highway Services does not oppose the application subject to a planning condition for the amended vehicular access and improved highway visibility splays as shown on drawing no. 18 1263-3 dated May 18 to be provided prior to occupation of the development, and permanently maintained as such unobstructed thereafter, with nothing above 1.05m in height within the visibility splay areas.; Recommendation: DNOC
Conditions requested: amended vehicular access and improved highway visibility splays as shown on drawing no. 18 1263-3 dated May 18 to be provided prior to occupation of the development, and permanently maintained as such unobstructed thereafter, with nothing above 1.05m in height within the visibility splay areas
Braddan Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionI can confirm that the Commissioners met on 4 October 2018 and had no objections to the following planning applications:; PA18/00573/B – Mr D McGreevy – Alterations, erection of a two storey extension and alterations to vehicular access – Riversdale, Strang Road, Union Mills, IM4 4NP – AMENDED PLANS
