14 September 2020 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Heather Cottage, 15, Lime Street, Port St. Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5ef
The proposal involves replacing the existing flat-roofed sun room with a slightly taller flat-roofed annex featuring a lantern light, changing the distinctive red diamond-shaped roof tiles to slates, replacing windows with timber sliding sashes, and adding bifold doors to the rear.
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The officer assessed the tourist use as compliant with Business Policy 13 and paragraph 9.5.8, finding no significant impact on neighbouring amenities due to the site's tourist-frequented location nea…
Business Policy 13
Requires permission for residential to tourist use only if no compromise to neighbour amenities. Officer assessed the tourist-frequented harbour/beach location as suitable, with impacts similar to private rentals, finding no significant harm to living conditions.
General Policy 2
Sets standards for character, appearance, and adjacent living conditions. Proposal respects surroundings via traditional materials and enhancement, assessed against Residential Design Guidance despite flat roof presumption.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials for pre-1920s buildings. Replacement of red tiles with slates and windows with timber sashes seen as enhancement and reinstatement of traditional features.
Environment Policy 35
Requires preserving/enhancing Conservation Area character. Replacement extension and materials provide slight enhancement without prejudicing proposed designation.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Conservation of the Historic Environment of the Isle of Man
Supports ENV35 on Conservation Areas. Applied alongside ENV35 to confirm no prejudice and positive character impact.
Environment Policy 22
Presumes no adverse noise impact. Noted but not a key issue as air source heat pump excluded; no other noise concerns raised.
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 approval for air source heat pump
No approval is hereby granted to the installation of the air source heat pump shown in the submitted plans as there is insufficient information provided to demonstrate that this would have an acceptable impact on the surrounding areas. Reason: to clarify the extent of the approval and to ensure that what is approved has an acceptable impact on the surrounding area.
no objection
no objection
Port St Mary Commissioners and DOI Highways Division both raised no objections to the application.
Port St Mary Commissioners
No Objectionthe Commissioners have no objections to any of them; PA20/00856/B Heather Cottage, 15 Line Street, Port St Mary
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on 19.08.2020; Conditions (if any) DNO
