29 November 2017 · Planning Committee
Perk Cottage, Knock Froy Road, Santon, Isle Of Man, IM4 1jd
The proposal involves demolishing the existing garage (6.2m x 3m, ridge 3.6m) and replacing it with a larger detached garage (9.05m x 7.05m, eaves 3m, ridge 6m) to the south of the house, with 40 sq m of ancillary accommodation in the roof space for use during house rebuild and later by family or potentially as holiday…
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The proposal departs from General Policy 3 as domestic garages are not exceptions to the presumption against countryside development, and the garage exceeds permitted development sizes (larger than 6x…
General Policy 3
Presumption against development in countryside areas not designated for particular purposes, except specific uses; domestic garages not listed as exceptions. Proposal departs as new garage with accommodation, but approved as material considerations (history, design) outweigh non-compliance.
Environment Policy 1
Applies to High Landscape Value and Scenic Significance area; seeks to protect such areas. Proposal's larger scale and visibility tested, mitigated by timber finish, colour approval, and relation to approved house.
Environment Policy 2
Reinforces protections in scenic areas; no specific ancillary garage guidance. Assessment notes visual impact reduction efforts acceptable in context of site history.
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.
Ancillary use only
The garage must be available for the storage of motor vehicles in association with the occupation of Perk Cottage or any replacement thereof on the site as defined in the application together with the use of the upper floor only as accommodation ancillary to that of the main house on the site. Reason: To control the unwarranted spread of development in this rural area.
Materials approval
Prior to the commencement of the erection of the garage hereby approved, the finished colour of the timber boarding on the roadside elevation shall be approved in writing by the Department and the garage shall be constructed in accordance with the approved details and retained as such thereafter. Reason: To ensure that the impact of the building is mitigated as far as is possible.
No objections. Notes garage provides shelter during house rebuild, adequate parking for 5 cars, no objection in principle to future holiday let subject to separate application.
No objection.
Both Highways Division and Santon Commissioners have no objections to the proposal, with Santon Commissioners recommending a condition to tie the garage to the main house.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; There are no objections to this.; There are no conditions.
Santon Commissioners
Conditional No ObjectionThe Commissioners, having considered this application at their meeting on 5th September, have no objection to the proposal but would recommend a condition that ties the proposed building to the main house in order to prohibit separation and sale in the future.
Conditions requested: condition that ties the proposed building to the main house in order to prohibit separation and sale in the future
