20 July 2020 · Director of Planning and Building Control (Jennifer Chance)
Waverley, Spaldrick, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6pd
The proposal sought minor changes to the previously approved planning permission PA 18/00266/B for converting a former guest house into a residential dwelling. Specifically, it requested adding two columns to support the first floor balcony and replacing the approved modern stainless steel and glass balustrading with a…
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The proposal failed the tests for a minor changes application under the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019, specifically sections 23(1)(c), (d), and (e).
Must not cause original approval to cease complying with Development Plan etc
This test requires changes not to undermine the original approval's policy compliance. The officer found the changes to the balcony (stone balustrade and columns) would have a materially different impact on the streetscene and proposed Conservation Area compared to the approved modern glass balustrade, potentially causing non-compliance. The parent approval was accepted as the glazed screen balcony had 'little visual impact' due to its angled nature.
Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 Article 23(1)(e)
Changes must be minor in nature. The officer judged the net impact as balanced but materially different due to columns, requiring full assessment. Registered Buildings Officer noted approved scheme impacts symmetry, but columns make revised design preferable yet still not minor.
