28 September 2020 · Delegated - Principal Planner Sarah Corlett
Villa Rhencullen, Rhencullen, Kirk Michael, Isle Of Man, IM6 2ha
The proposal is for a detached garage/carport within the curtilage of Villa Rhencullen, amending the external finishes approved under PA 19/00337/B from concrete block with render and oak frame with timber cladding to entirely timber frame with stacked tongue and groove cladding, untreated to weather naturally, and dar…
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The officer assessed whether the amended external finishes would adversely impact the character and appearance of the site and wider Area of High Landscape Value and Scenic Significance (AHLV).
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/design, not adversely affect landscape/townscape character, incorporate topography/landscape features, not harm local amenities, provide safe access/parking, and not affect road safety. Officer assessed the amended finishes against criteria (b), (c), (f), (g), (h), (i), (m) and found compliant due to seamless fit with vegetated context.
Environment Policy 1
Protects countryside from adverse development unless overriding national need and no alternative. Site in countryside; officer found no adverse impact from amendment, thus no harm justifying refusal.
Environment Policy 2
Protects AHLV character unless development causes no harm or location essential. Timber cladding deemed not to harm landscape quality as it blends better than render, fitting vegetated character.
General Policy 3
Presumption against development in countryside/AHLV; no provision for domestic garages, but permitted development order allows some. Exceeds PDO limits and forward of dwelling, requiring approval; assessed acceptable due to minimal impact.
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.
do not oppose
no objection
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division does not oppose the application for erection of a detached garage/carport.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on 04.08.20
