18 August 2020 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Sarah Corlett)
7, The Crescent, Derbyhaven, Isle Of Man, IM9 1tx
The proposal involves reconfiguring the rear single storey extensions of a two-storey end-terraced dwelling by replacing the existing utility room and conservatory with a full masonry lean-to extension, no taller than existing, featuring 5 rooflights and bi-folding doors opening into the small walled rear yard.
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Requires maintaining the general coastal character of Derbyhaven's compact group as viewed from Castletown and green areas adjoining the bay, without prescriptive guidelines due to mixed building styles. The officer assessed the rear extension as not readily visible, contained within existing walls, and not changing the coastal character or streetscene.
General Policy 2
General development management policy. The officer confirmed overall accordance alongside site-specific policies, with no specific tests detailed but balanced against character and amenity.
Residential Design Guide 2021
Provides principles for residential extensions, particularly section 7.0 relevant to extensions in established residential areas like groups of houses in the countryside. The proposal's scale (no taller than existing, within boundaries) and lack of visibility met these principles.
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 flue installation
Notwithstanding the detail shown in drawing number 1538.2, there shall be no installation of a flue as part of the application. Reason: The flue was not included in the application form or advertised accordingly, any installation of a flue would require being assessed as part of a separate application.
no objection
No highways interest
Malew Parish Commissioners have no objections to the application. Department of Infrastructure Highways Division has no highways interest.
Malew Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionI can confirm that Malew Parish Commissioners have no objections to the following Planning Applications:; 20/00622/B | 7 The Crescent Derbyhaven | Replacement of existing utility room and conservatory with new single storey extension within rear yard
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 09.07.2020
