21 April 2020 · Delegated - Principal Planner Chris Balmer
2 Balnahow Farm Cottages, Balnahowe, Santon, Isle Of Man, IM4 1hn
The proposal involves a modest 3.3m x 4m single storey annex extension to the northern elevation of unit 2, an L-shaped converted farm cottage within the Balnahow Farm complex. The extension matches an existing annex with stone finishes and a large subdivided window using similar glazing bars.
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The key issue was whether the extension would adversely impact the High Landscape Value and Scenic Significance area, where policies protect the countryside for its own sake.
General Policy 3
Presumes against new works in areas not designated for development where they would adversely affect countryside character. Officer noted the sensitive rural Incised Slopes character requiring traditional materials, densities, and styles, but found the modest extension acceptable due to its form and lack of public visibility.
Environment Policy 1
Protects countryside character and appearance. Combined with ENV2, it presumes against development adversely affecting protected landscape; officer concluded no adverse environmental impact from this sympathetic addition.
Environment Policy 2
Protects landscape for its own sake. Officer assessed the proposal against this in the High Landscape Value area, finding the solid, stone extension modest and non-visible, thus compliant.
Housing Policy 11
Guides alterations to rural buildings, presuming no significant change post-conversion and sympathetic subsequent additions. Officer found the extension matches this as it does not significantly alter the approved converted building.
Housing Policy 15
Limits rural dwelling extensions to 50% and requires sympathetic form using existing materials to re-establish original appearance where practicable. Officer confirmed the proposal meets this with its matching stone finish and modest scale.
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 objection
Santon Commissioners have no objection to planning application 20/00203/B for a single storey extension at 2 Balnahow Farm Cottages.
Santon Commissioners
No Objection20/00203/B: 2 Balnahow Farm Cottages, IM4 1HN: Erection of single storey extension. No objection.
