24 May 2019 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Fuchsia House, Old Castletown Road, Port Soderick, Isle Of Man, IM4 1bb
At Fuchsia House on Old Castletown Road in Port Soderick, the owners sought permission to modify their existing sunroom extension by rebuilding its three exposed sides, installing two arched windows, a white aluminium bi-fold door, and a flue for a multifuel stove.
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The officer assessed the impacts on the character and appearance of the dwelling and visual amenity of the surrounding area, the fundamental issues for this application.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affect landscape character, amenities, or views; and provide satisfactory standards. Officer assessed sunroom alterations for visual impact in AHLV context, finding minimal effect due to limited public visibility despite not fully matching house style.
Environment Policy 2
Protects Areas of High Landscape or Coastal Value (AHLV) unless no harm to character. Site is in AHLV per 1982 Plan; officer confirmed alterations would not harm landscape quality given scale and location.
Housing Policy 16
Restricts extensions to non-traditional dwellings if increasing public impact. Assessed against property's varied styles; changes acceptable as sunroom not publicly prominent.
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
no objection
Braddan Parish Commissioners had no objection to the application. Department of Infrastructure Highways Division stated no highways interest.
Braddan Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionI can confirm that the Commissioners met on 2 May 2019 and had no objection to the following planning applications:; - **PA19/00343/B** – Mr P Snowden – Alterations, installation of flue and windows/doors to existing sunroom – Fuchsia House, Old Castletown Road, Port Soderick, Braddan
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 16 April 19; Highway Services Comment made: No Highways Interest
