12 February 2020 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
1, The Millrace, Sulby, Isle Of Man, IM7 2ht
The proposal involves demolishing an existing 4m x 4m cream-painted hip-roof conservatory at the rear of a two-storey detached house and replacing it with a larger 7.2m wide x 4m deep lean-to roof extension featuring dark grey tiles matching the main house, white uPVC double-glazed windows, a sliding door, and fixed la…
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The officer assessed the main concerns of impact on the character and landscape of the area and neighbour amenities. The extension is at the rear with no public vantage points offering clear views, an…
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development in accordance with land-use zoning if it respects the site and surroundings in terms of siting, layout, scale, form, design, does not adversely affect landscape/townscape character, and does not harm local residents' amenity. The officer tested the rear extension's scale (7.2m wide x 4m projection), matching roof tiles and style, and found no adverse impacts on character, landscape, or neighbours due to detached properties and fences. No tensions noted; full compliance led to recommendation for approval.
Residential Design Guidance 4.2.1
Addresses single-storey rear extensions' potential loss of light or overbearing impact on neighbours. Officer assessed and found little concern due to detached dwellings, confirming no such impacts.
Residential Design Guidance 4.2.3
Acceptability of single-storey extension length/depth depends on neighbouring properties' positioning and size. Officer noted detached nature minimises issues.
Residential Design Guidance 7.2.1
Covers common neighbour impacts like loss of light/overshadowing, overbearing outlook, and overlooking/privacy loss. Officer confirmed no loss of light, overbearing impact, or privacy issues due to fences and detached properties.
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.
no objection
do not oppose this application
Highways Division do not oppose the application. Lezayre Parish Commissioners unanimously approved the application.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on 06.01.2020
Lezayre Parish Commissioners
SupportApproved Unanimous
