GARFF COMMISSIONERS

Barrantea Garff

35 New Road, Laxey, Isle of Man, IM4 7BG. Telephone: (01624) 861241 Fax: (01624) 862623 Email:[email protected] www.garff.org

The Planning Committee Planning and Building Control Department of Infrastructure Murray House Mount Havelock Douglas IM1 2SF 25^{\text {th }} July 2016 Dear Sirs The following application has been considered by the Commissioners: 16/00746/B - Alterations and erection of extension to dwelling, Ballacreg, Dreemskerry Hill, Dreemskerry, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 1BE.

The Commission noted these proposals with interest as their scale suggests they are beyond 'extensions and alterations' and may be viewed as providing a 'new' dwelling.

If the proposals are viewed as 'extensions and alterations' to the current property then Section 8.12.2 of the Strategic Plan needs to be carefully considered; particularly as the proposals are of a 'non-traditional' design. Section 8.12.2 primarily encourages 'traditional style' to be incorporated into design rather than 'non-traditional'.

If the proposals are viewed as a new dwelling it is noted that HP 14 allows a provision for buildings of 'innovative, modern design where this is of high quality and would not result in adverse visual impact'.

Whichever policies are most appropriate, Members acknowledge that although the design is non-traditional it could be interpreted as 'innovative' and of 'high quality'. The location of the property also ensures that any impact as viewed by the public would be minimal.

Members also note that the plans suggest that the increase in floor size will be within the 50% stipulation.

In view of these circumstances, the Commission has no objections to these 'non-traditional' proposals for redevelopment of the property.

The location of the property also ensures that any impact as viewed by the public would be minimal.

Members also note that the plans suggest that the increase in floor size will be within the 50% stipulation.

In view of these circumstances the Commission has no objections to these proposals for redevelopment of the property.

Members thank the Planning Committee for the opportunity to comment on this application.

Yours faithfully

Martin Royle Deputy Clerk, Garff Commissioners

35 New Road, Laxey, Isle of Man, IM4 7BG.

Telephone: (01624) 861241 Email: [email protected] www.garff.org