30 August 2019 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Garthcote, Ballakillowey Road, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4bd
The proposal involves erecting a single-storey extension to the southeast side of the existing two-storey detached dwelling, with a hipped roof and finishes matching the main building. The extension is positioned 6m from the A7 road and 19m from the nearest boundary.
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The officer assessed the proposal against General Policy 2, which requires developments in residential areas to respect site surroundings in terms of siting, scale, form, design and landscaping, and n…
General Policy 2
Requires development in zoned areas to respect site/surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design, landscaping and not adversely affect landscape/townscape character. Officer assessed the extension's single-storey form, hipped roof matching existing, 6m setback from A7 and vegetation screening as compliant, with negligible visual/character impact.
Residential Design Guide 2021
Provides advice on domestic extensions' form, appearance, landscape impact and neighbour amenity in residential areas. Officer found proposal acceptable as it presumes favourably on extensions without adverse impact on adjacent properties or area, due to scale, distances and vegetation.
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.
Replacement tree planting
The proposed tree shown in drawing 2A shall be at least 2m tall at the time of planting, planted in the first planting season following the completion of the development, planted with at least 1 tree stake and tie for support and if, within 5 years of planting, the newly planted tree is cut down, uprooted, removed, destroyed or dies or becomes, in the opinion of the Department, seriously damaged or defective, another tree of the same species shall be planted at the same location unless the Department agrees in writing to dispense with or vary the requirement. Reason: is to mitigate the visual impact of the damage that is expected to occur to the existing nearby sycamore tree during construction of the proposed development.
support the application
no highway interest in the application
recommends replacement tree condition to mitigate visual impact of damage to existing sycamore
Arboricultural Officer recommends conditional approval with specific tree planting condition following amended plans; Highways has no interest; Rushen Parish Commissioners support the application.
Key concern: damage to nearby sycamore tree roots and canopy during construction
Arboricultural Officer
Conditional No ObjectionThe submission of the amended drawing 2A, showing that a replacement tree will be planted to the South-East of the proposed extension, addresses the comments made below.; If this application is approved I recommend you consider applying the following condition; Reason: to mitigate the visual impact of the damage that is expected to occur to the existing nearby sycamore tree during construction of the approved development.
Conditions requested: A silver birch tree (Betula pendula) shall be planted in the location shown in the approved drawing, 2A. The tree shall be: a) at least 2m tall at the time of planting; b) planted in the first planting season (November – March) following the completion of the development; c) planted with at least 1 tree stake and tie for support. If, within 3 years of planting, the newly planted tree is cut down, uprooted, removed, destroyed or dies or becomes seriously damaged or defective another tree of the same species shall be planted at the same location, unless the Department agrees in writing to dispense with or vary the requirement.
DEFA Forestry
Conditional No Objectiondue to the potential issues raised above and the amenity value of the tree I recommend you request a new tree is planted
Conditions requested: planting details should confirm: - The species to be planted (stating scientific names for clarity) - The exact location where the tree will be planted - The nursery specification of the tree to be planted - The planting specification (e.g. staking, mulching etc.)
Rushen Parish Commissioners
Support19/00733/B Garthcote, Ballakillowey Road, Mr & Mrs Shimmin. Amended plans.; applications a) to d) below were supported by the Commissioners.
Rushen Parish Commissioners
SupportRushen Parish Commissioners was agreed to support the following applications.; 19/00733/B Garthcote, Ballakillowey Road, Mr & Mrs Shimmin. Extension to side.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 16.08.2019
