30 October 2020 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Sarah Corlett)
Miranda Cottage, Main Road, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4ad
The proposal involves adding a small traditional-style front porch (1.2m x 1.2m) with Manx stone cladding and slate roof to match the existing cottage, and a two-storey side extension (6.6m long, under 5.8m wide, 6.7m high) providing a ground-floor kitchen/dining/family area and first-floor master bedroom with ensuite …
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The officer concluded the proposal accords with General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016 and RDG 2019. The extension respects the proportion, design and form of the existing dwelling, a…
General Policy 2
Requires development in residential zones to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, form, design; not adversely affect townscape character or neighbour amenity. Officer assessed the extension's subordinate scale, recessed position, lower ridge, matching pitch, and materials as compliant with (b), (c), (g); porch design in keeping; no amenity harm due to no overlooking and screening.
Residential Design Guide 2021
Advises extensions match roof pitch/shape (lower ridge preferred), appear subordinate, use proportionate height/width; side extensions should not project forward, have pitched roofs matching original. Proposal tested against paras 3.2.2 (matching pitch, lower ridge), 4.4 (side extension subordinate via recess, narrower width, matching pitch); modern features accepted as deliberate design fitting mixed street scene.
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.
Materials approval
All external facing and roofing materials shall remain as shown on the plans and specified within the list of external finishes on the submitted Drawing No. 20 1395/02, date stamped as having been received 18 August 2020. No new types of materials shall be added to the external elevations of the development, hereby approved. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area.
Supportive of the application, welcoming the modern and imaginative design rather than a simple 'box like' addition clad in stone, believing it will make Miranda Cottage into a lovely home.
Do not oppose.
Agreed to make no comment.
Three responses received: Highways Division do not oppose with a note on licences, Arbory and Rushen Parish Commissioners make no comment, and a neighbouring resident supports the application.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; Applicant to be advised that there may be need for licences to place equipment and materials in the highway during works
Conditions requested: Applicant to be advised that there may be need for licences to place equipment and materials in the highway during works
Arbory and Rushen Parish Commissioners
No Commentagreed to make no comment
Magher Feailley
Supportwe are supportive of the application; the modernisation of this traditional Manx house by other than a simple ‘box like‘ addition clad in stone should be welcomed; The proposed development is modern and imaginative; we make no comment regarding the front porch and would request you give this application your favourable consideration
