16 October 2024 · Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
24, Scarlett Road, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1nu
The proposal involves demolishing the existing flat-roofed garage and rear extension at this chalet-style detached bungalow and replacing them with a larger single-storey flat-roofed extension (including garage, utility, kitchen/dining, and carport) to the side and rear, plus replacing the rear dormer with an extended …
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The officer assessed the principle of development as acceptable within Castletown's residential settlement boundary (SP2, STP2), with a general presumption in favour of extensions in built-up areas pr…
Strategic Policy 2 - Priority for new development to identified towns and villages
Requires development prioritised in towns/villages like Castletown (Spatial Policy 2 defines as Service Centre). Officer confirmed site within settlement boundary and residential zoning (Area Plan for the South Map 5), making principle acceptable.
General Policy 2
Requires no adverse impacts on amenities (g), design (b,c). No harm to neighbours from overlooking/overshadowing; design compliant with low bulk, obscure glazing, separation distances.
Environment Policy 42 - character and need to adhere to local distinctiveness
Requires designs respecting locality. Proposal fits evolved residential character with precedents of flat-roof extensions/dormers; parapet screens flat roof, timber cladding aids integration.
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.
Removal of permitted development rights
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2012 (or any Order revoking and/or re-enacting that Order with or without modification), no development shall be undertaken under the following classes of Schedule 1 of the Order at any time: Class 14 - Extension of dwellinghouse; Class 15 - Garden sheds and summer-houses; Class 17 - Private garages and car ports; Class 26 - Garage doors. Reason: To control future development on the site.
Garage parking retention
The garage hereby approved shall at all times be made available for the parking of private motor vehicles(s) and shall be retained available for such use. Reason: To provide adequate parking provision to the dwellinghouse.
Obscure glazing
The proposed bathroom window to the first floor rear elevation; shall be glazed with obscure glass to Pilkington Level 5 or equivalent and permanently retained as such. Reason: To safeguard the amenities of adjoining occupiers from overlooking and loss of privacy.
Architectural detailing installation (12 months)
Within 12 months of occupation or substantial completion of the extension hereby approved, the "pressed metal eaves cladding with concealed gutter trim" and "horizontal cladding boards", unless otherwise approved in writing by the Department, shall be installed as per the drawing referenced; C-050- and C-061 received on 29th August 2024. REASON: To ensure the architectural detailing is installed as per the proposals.
Architectural detailing installation (6 months)
Within 6 months of occupation or substantial completion of the extension hereby approved, the "pressed metal eaves cladding with concealed gutter trim" and "horizontal cladding boards", unless otherwise approved in writing by the Department, shall be installed as per the drawing referenced; C-050- and C-061 received on 29th August 2024. REASON: To ensure compliance with the approved plans and the installation of the architectural detailing.
No objection
No objection, advising on preventing surface water run off onto the highway
Highway Services listed application 24/90992/B as having no interest (NHI) with no highway safety concerns. DOI Highways Drainage has no objection but requires compliance with surface water runoff regulations.
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: 24/90992/B
DOI Highways Drainage
Conditional No ObjectionAllowing surface water runoff onto a public highway would contravene Section 58 of the Highway Act 1986 and guidance contained in section 11.3.11 of the Manual for Manx Roads.; Recommendation: Applicant should be aware off and comply with the clause above.
Conditions requested: Applicant should be aware off and comply with the clause above [Allowing surface water runoff onto a public highway would contravene Section 58 of the Highway Act 1986 and guidance contained in section 11.3.11 of the Manual for Manx Roads]
