11 August 2016 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer Sarah Corlett
8, The Willows, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 2ew
The proposal at 8 The Willows, Ballasalla, involves demolishing an existing shed in the rear garden and erecting a replacement summerhouse measuring 8.2m by 7.8m with a maximum height of 3.6m, featuring glazed front elevation facing the main house, internal WC, and log burning stove, clad in Siberian Larch timber.
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The officer assessed the proposal against General Policy 2, focusing on impact on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and the surrounding area.
General Policy 2
Requires development in residential zoning to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affect character, amenity, or locality; provide services; and reduce energy use. Officer tested proposal's larger scale but found acceptable due to rear siting, boundary setbacks, cladding, and minimal overlooking. Strategic Plan Section 8.12.1 presumes favour for extensions without adverse impacts, which was met.
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 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Tree planting
1 Willow (Salix sp) is required to be planted within the residential curtilage of 8 The Willows. The tree should be at least 1.5m tall at the time of planting and be planted with a tree stake and tie for support. The tree should be planted in its final position before 31st March 2017. If this tree dies or is removed within 3 years of planting it should be replaced. Reason: To meet the conditions relating to licence 354/16, issued by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture on 07/07/16, and later amended on 18/07/16.
no highways interest
Malew Parish Commissioners objected to the proposal as out of keeping and over intensive use of the site, while Arboricultural Officer had no objection to tree removal with replacement planting condition, and Highways had no interest.
Key concern: out of keeping & over intensive use of the site
Malew Parish Commissioners
ObjectionObjection - out of keeping & over intensive use of the site.
DEFA Arboricultural Officer
No ObjectionI would not object to the tree being removed if a suitable replacement could be planted.; footprint of the proposed replacement will be well within the root protection area (BS5837:2012)
Conditions requested: suitable replacement tree planted if tree removed
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI
