18 December 2018 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Rose Hill Lodge, Richmond Hill, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM4 1jg
The proposal involves building a detached double garage measuring 6.15m x 6.3m with a 30-degree pitched roof in imitation slate and rendered walls to match the existing two-storey dwelling, located parallel to the access lane north of the house, replacing an existing small shed.
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The officer considered the fundamental issue to be the visual impact on the rural character of the surrounding area, noting the site is in an Area of High Landscape or Coastal Value with policies like…
General Policy 3
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016 policy presumes against development in countryside to protect its visual character. Officer noted this but found the modest domestic garage acceptable within residential curtilage due to limited visual impact, despite being a potential departure from zoning.
Strategic Plan EPs 1
Strategic policy protecting countryside for its own sake and visual character. Assessed as satisfied given garage's subordinate scale, matching materials, and minimal visibility.
Strategic Plan EPs 2
Similar to EPs1, protecting landscape value. Proposal tested on visual impact and found not unduly harmful.
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.
Ancillary use only
The garage hereby permitted shall only be used for purposes which are incidental to the main dwelling house known as 'Rose Hill Lodge'. Reason: For the avoidance of doubt.
no highway issues; garage accommodates 2 cars with adequate driveway for turning manoeuvres within site
No objection
Braddan Parish Commissioners had no objections to the application. DOI Highways Division do not oppose the proposals, confirming compliance with parking standards and no new highway issues.
Braddan Parish Commissioners
No Objectionthe Commissioners met on 6 September 2018 and had no objections to the following planning applications:-; PA18/00838 - Mr & Mrs F Guthrie - Erection of detached double garage - Rose Hill Lodge, Richmond Hill, Braddan, IM4 1JG
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; The proposed garage would therefore be able to accommodate 2 parked cars.; The proposals should therefore not create any new highway issues.
