23 December 2019 · Delegated - Principal Planner Chris Balmer
Raby Farm, Main Road, Glen Maye, Isle Of Man, IM5 3au
The application proposed renovation works to the existing traditional farmhouse including restoration of original features like timber sash windows and slate roof, removal of a modern annex and replacement with a larger pitched roof extension and balcony on the rear cottage section, plus a new detached double garage (6…
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The officer assessed whether the works would adversely affect the character or appearance of the existing dwelling and the High Landscape Value/Scenic Significance countryside.
Environment Policy 1
Presumption against development in countryside where protection is of highest importance. Officer found works acceptable as modest renovation/extension to existing traditional dwelling, not adversely affecting countryside character.
Environment Policy 2
Presumption against development in countryside where protection is of highest importance. Mitigated by design, screening, and tree protection in High Landscape Value/Scenic Significance area.
General Policy 3
Relevant to High Landscape Value designation. Proposal complies as it preserves character without adverse countryside impact.
Housing Policy 15
Extensions to traditional countryside properties approved where respecting proportion, form, appearance; only exceptionally over 50% floorspace. Extension adds ~8%, respects original via matching features; 'in line with HP15'.
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
Tree planting shall be carried out in accordance with drawing dated December 2019 and received on 10th December, and in the first planting season following commencement of the development. Any trees which, within a period of 5 years from their planting, die, are removed, or, in the opinion of the Department, become seriously damaged or diseased, shall be replaced as soon is reasonably practicable or in the next planting season, with others of similar size, species and number as originally approved, unless the Department gives written consent to any variation. Reason: to ensure that the landscaped setting of the site is protected.
Tree protection
The tree protection must be undertaken in accordance with drawing TP-201019 and the fencing shown in the drawing erected prior to the commencement of any other development and retained as such throughout the entire development process. Reason: to ensure that the landscaped setting of the dwelling is protected during development.
do not oppose the application
no objection subject to condition requiring tree planting per submitted drawings
supports the application and considers works will have positive impact on the village
supports the application
following discussions and amended plans, have no objection
DEFA Forestry raised concerns about impacts on retained trees and recommended an arboricultural impact assessment; Patrick Parish Commissioners initially objected to the prominence of the detached garage but later had no objection to amended plans preserving mature trees; Highways had no opposition.
Key concern: impacts on retained trees with no protection plans
DEFA Forestry
Conditional No ObjectionThere are several areas of potential conflict with retained trees on this site; Could this be moved to the east, further away from these trees?; This location is unlikely to be acceptable; To address these issues I recommend you request an arboricultural impact assessment and tree protection plan
Conditions requested: request an arboricultural impact assessment and tree protection plan prepared in accordance with BS5837:2012 by a suitably qualified and experienced tree specialist
Department of Infrastructure Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose
Patrick Parish Commissioners
ObjectionMembers have no objection to the proposals for the house itself but are less happy about the detached garage which they feel is too prominent
Conditions requested: making use of one of the redundant farm buildings might be both less intrusive and more practical
Patrick Parish Commissioners
No Objectionthere can be no objection to a scheme which ensures the preservation of mature trees
Patrick Parish Commissioners
No CommentNO FURTHER COMMENT would be made
