27 June 2019 · Delegated - Principal Planner Abigail Morgan
40, Erin Crescent, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6fd
The application seeks full planning approval to modify an existing rear conservatory on a semi-detached two-storey dwelling by changing it to a flat roof sun lounge measuring 5m by 4.9m, 250mm higher at 2.75m, with masonry walls, no windows facing the neighbour, long windows on west and south sides, a lantern roof ligh…
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General Policy 2
Requires development in residential zoning to respect site and surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affect landscape/townscape character or local resident amenities. Officer assessed the sun lounge as proportionate, matching materials, hidden at rear, with minimal additional amenity harm over existing structure.
Section 8.12.1 of the Strategic Development Plan
Presumption in favour of extensions in built-up areas without adverse impact on adjacent properties or surroundings. Officer found no significant adverse impacts from the single-storey rear extension.
Type A: Uplands
Concerns loss of light/overbearing impact, especially for semi-detached; limits projection near boundaries to avoid tunnelling/loss of daylight. Assessed as some light loss to neighbour kitchen but lessened (60% of one door, not sole source), no worse than existing.
IoM Residential Design Guide - 7.3 Loss of Light/Overshadowing
No significant loss of daylight/overshadowing to habitable rooms/gardens. Officer noted potential summer evening light reduction to No.42 but minimal due to position west of neighbour and limited to part of kitchen glazing.
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.
Ceiling height limit
The ceiling of the sun lounge hereby approved shall be built to a standard height of 2.4m in line with existing rooms in the property and no higher. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area and to safeguard the amenities of occupiers of adjoining properties.
Downpipe location
Notwithstanding the submitted plan, the downpipe for the sun lounge will be installed on the western side of the proposed sun lounge; away from the rear garden of 42 Erin Crescent. Reason: To safeguard the amenities of the occupiers of adjoining properties.
Approved plans and materials
The development hereby approved shall be built in accordance with the approved plans (1284-12 Rev A) and all external facing materials to be used shall match those of the existing building in respect of type, colour and texture. Reason: To control development in the interests of the amenities of the neighbouring property and in the interests of the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area.
no highways interest
support the application
Port Erin Commissioners support the application, while DOI Highways Division has no highways interest. Neighbour at 42 Erin Crescent raises objections regarding loss of light, overpowering impact, and non-compliance with previous approval.
Port Erin Commissioners
SupportPort Erin Commissioners have considered the above application at its meeting on 14th May 2019 and they have resolved to support the application.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 07.05.19
