10 April 2024 · Delegated - Acting Head of Development Management (Abigail Morgan)
85, Malew Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1lx
The proposal involves a single-storey rear extension at two levels with flat roofs, replacement of the existing kitchen/dining roof and rear wall, removal of the patio and rear shed for a larger shed, a slight increase in main roof height by 60mm, rooflights, and grey timber cladding on the rear of the existing two-sto…
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The officer assessed the proposal under Section 18(4) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999, requiring works in a Conservation Area to preserve or enhance its character and appearance.
Section 18(4) of the Town and Country Planning Act (1999)
Requires development in Conservation Areas to preserve or enhance character and appearance. Officer tested front roof height increase (50-60mm, concealed by lead flashing) and rear cladding (grey to match slates), finding minimal impact in streetscene with varying roofs and limited rear visibility, thus passing the test.
Environment Policy 35
Sets out that development in Conservation Areas will only be permitted where they preserve or enhance the character and appearance. Applied alongside Section 18(4) to rear extension, cladding, and re-roofing, deemed acceptable due to blending with surroundings and minimal public view.
General Policy 2
Relevant to character/appearance (b,c) and neighbouring amenity (g). Proposal preserved streetscene character with acceptable design and no amenity harm from overlooking or overbearing impact.
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 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
No Highways Interest.
Highway Services HDC lists application 23/01508/B under 'no interest (NHI)' indicating no highway concerns and no objection.
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: 23/01508/B
