7 November 2019 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Sarah Corlett)
Kimberley, Athol Park, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6es
The proposal involves replacing an existing 3m x 5m flat-roofed detached garage with a slightly larger 3.3m x 5.5m version of the same height (2.4m), finished in painted masonry render, positioned closer to the site boundary at 6m.
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The officer assessed the proposal against General Policy 2, finding it compliant as the replacement garage's design, scale (3.3m x 5.5m x 2.4m high), form and painted render finish would 'seamlessly i…
General Policy 2
Requires development in residential zoning to respect site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/design (b), not adversely affect townscape character (c), provide satisfactory amenity/road safety/parking (g,h,i). Officer found garage matches existing scale/design, <50% hard surfacing retains green frontage, no amenity harm, improved parking/safety, thus compliant. Tension resolved by garage's closer siting (6m vs 14m) deemed acceptable due to adjacent matching garage and streetscene mix.
Environment Policy 35
Relevant due to proposed Port Erin Conservation Area. Officer noted nature of proposals (minor garage replacement) did not raise unacceptable character issues, with design integrating into mixed streetscene of flat-roofed garages.
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.
Driveway setback
The driveway leading to the garage shall be a minimum of 5.5m from the back of footway. Reason: In order to reduce the potential of a vehicle obstructing the footway.
Do not oppose subject to condition (DNOC): The driveway leading to the garage shall be a minimum of 5.5m from the back of footway.
Port Erin Commissioners supported the application in two consultations, and Highways recommended no objection subject to a condition on driveway distance from the footway.
Port Erin Commissioners
No CommentWe confirm receipt of the above application which will be discussed by Port Erin Commissioners at it's board meeting on 8th October 2019.
Port Erin Commissioners
SupportThe Board of Port Erin Commissioners discussed the above application at its meeting on 12 November 2019 and has resolved to support the application.; It was noted that the Planning Division had already approved the application, but the Board wishes to place its support on the planning file.
Highways
Conditional No ObjectionThe proposals are considered acceptable subject to the following condition: The driveway leading to the garage shall be a minimum of 5.5m from the back of footway.; Reason – in order to reduce the potential of a vehicle obstructing the footway; Recommendation: DNOC
Conditions requested: The driveway leading to the garage shall be a minimum of 5.5m from the back of footway.; Please also attach a section 109a application form for the necessary alterations to the footway / kerbs on Athol Park.
