15 May 2019 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Troutbeck, Strang Road, Union Mills, Isle Of Man, IM4 4np
The proposal involves installing a wall with a small window (1.54m wide by 0.97m high) in place of existing garage doors (2.7m wide by 2.35m high) on the front elevation of Troutbeck, a two-storey detached house in a residential area. This would convert the attached garage into a utility room.
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The officer assessed whether the conversion was appropriate in the residential location, impacts on neighbour amenities, and parking implications.
General Policy 2
Requires development in residential zoning to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, form, design and not adversely affect townscape character. Officer assessed the minor front elevation change (smaller window replacing doors) as not readily visible and compliant, with no adverse visual or amenity impacts.
Appendix 7.6
Requires 2 parking spaces per dwelling, one within curtilage behind front building line. Considered relevant due to garage conversion; officer found no net loss as garage unsuitable for parking, with on-street provision adequate despite technical reduction to 1 space.
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.
no objection
Braddan Parish Commissioners had no objection to the application. Highway Services objected due to loss of a parking space without replacement.
Key concern: loss of a site car parking space that would not be replaced
Braddan Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionI can confirm that the Commissioners met on 11 April 2019 and had no objection to the following planning applications:; - PA19/00340/B - Ms D Handley - Installation of wall with window to replace existing garage doors - Troutbeck, Strang Road, Union Mills, IM4 4NP
Highway Services
ObjectionHighway Services oppose the proposed garage conversion as it would result in the loss of a site car parking space that would not be replaced.; Although the existing garage is below the current minimum standard in the 'Manual for Manx Roads' design guide it is still of a sufficient size to accommodate a small car at 2.6m x 4.2m with a 2.2m wide door.; In order to remove the highway objection, the applicant needs to provide a revised suitably scaled site plan to show a second driveway space of at least 2.5m x 5.5m to offset the proposed loss of the garage space.; Recommendation: O
Conditions requested: provide a revised suitably scaled site plan to show a second driveway space of at least 2.5m x 5.5m to offset the proposed loss of the garage space
