4 July 2019 · Delegated - Principal Planner Sarah Corlett
Rowans, Quines Hill, Port Soderick, Isle Of Man, IM4 1au
The proposal involved extending the first floor over the existing ground floor (163 sq.m floor area with additional windows and doors), adding a rear balcony (10m x 1.5m), and constructing a third storey with three bedrooms, ensuite, and roof lights, significantly increasing the building's height by up to 5.1m.
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The officer concluded the proposal contravened Housing Policy 16 and General Policy 2 as it would increase the built form in a strikingly different way in terms of form, mass, materials, and appearanc…
Housing Policy 16
HP16 states 'The extension of non-traditional dwellings or those of poor or inappropriate form will not generally be permitted where this would increase the impact of the building as viewed by the public.' The officer assessed the modern non-traditional dwelling's proposed mass/height increase as exacerbating its visibility in open fields on A27 bend, failing the policy by dominating public views and altering form/appearance strikingly differently from existing/surroundings.
General Policy 2
GP2 requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/form/design (b), not adversely affect surrounding landscape/townscape character (c), and not harm local residents' amenity or locality character (g). Proposal failed all: scale/form harmed landscape/street scene visibility; design/mass not subordinate to existing; unneighbourly overlooking/overbearing to 'Four Winds' despite hedge, with <10m separation and upper floor openings.
Environment Policy 2
Site in area of high landscape or coastal value per Braddan Local Plan 1991; policy applied alongside HP16 for extensions in such sensitive locations.
no highways interest
no objections
Braddan Parish Commissioners and Highways had no objections to the application, while a neighbour strongly objected due to privacy loss, overlooking, loss of light, visual dominance, and highway safety concerns during construction.
Key concern: massive privacy loss and overlooking of elderly neighbours' gardens, rooms and greenhouse
Braddan Parish Commissioners
No Objectionthe Commissioners met on 23 May 2019 and had no objection to the following planning applications: ... PA19/00550/B
Department of Infrastructure Highways
No ObjectionAdequate off street parking already exists in the form of a reasonably sized courtyard and double garage therefore, the proposals are considered acceptable from a highways aspect.; Recommendation: NHI
Four Winds (representation)
ObjectionThe proposed extension and raising of the roof will massively impact on my parents' privacy.; In conclusion, my parents strongly object to this planning application.
