3 May 2019 · Delegated - Principal Planner Sarah Corlett
5, Scarlett Road, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1nt
The proposal involves replacing the existing glassfibre flat roof on the rear kitchen extension of a semi-detached dormer bungalow at the end of a cul-de-sac with a pitched roof using Forticrete 10 interlocking concrete tiles in slate grey, including two rooflights each 1140mm x 920mm.
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The key issue was the potential impact on visual amenities of the street scene. The rear garden cannot be viewed from the public highway, so the new pitched roof and rooflights are unlikely to substan…
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 permits development in accordance with land-use zoning if it respects the site and surroundings in terms of siting, layout, scale, form, design; does not adversely affect surrounding character or amenity of residents; and regards energy reduction best practice. The officer assessed the pitched roof replacement against criteria b, c, g, and n, finding compliance due to minimal visual impact from public views and material matching. No tensions noted as the rear location and uniform appearance satisfied the tests.
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 Highways Interest
