5 December 2024 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
1, Creggan Mooar, Port St. Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5bb
The proposal seeks retrospective permission to convert a ground floor garage into a study/utility room by removing the garage door and installing a window and doorway. The site is a corner plot semi-detached house in a residential area zoned 'Proposed Residential' on the Area Plan for the South.
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The officer noted a general presumption in favour of extensions or alterations to existing properties where there would be no adverse impact on adjacent properties or the surrounding area, per paragra…
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 sets general standards for acceptable development. The officer assessed the proposal against it, finding the alteration acceptable in character and appearance with no adverse impact on adjacent properties, neighbouring amenity, or the streetscene, aligning with the presumption in favour of alterations per paragraph 8.12.1 of the Strategic Plan.
Transport Policy 7
Transport Policy 7, with Appendix 7, sets parking standards. Despite reducing on-site parking to one space, the officer found compliance due to the garage's unlikely prior use for parking given its internal size, plus available on-street parking and a nearby car park, with no Highway Services objection.
Residential Design Guide 2021
Provides advice on design of extensions and impacts on adjacent living conditions. The officer considered it relevant but concluded the proposal acceptable without detailing specific tests beyond general amenity and streetscene findings.
Community Policy 7
Relates to reducing fire outbreak risk. Considered relevant but no specific issues identified, contributing to overall acceptability.
Community Policy 11
Relates to preventing criminal activity. Considered relevant but no specific issues identified.
Infrastructure Policy 5
Relates to water conservation. Considered relevant but no specific issues identified.
No permission for fencing
Notwithstanding the details provided within this application, no permission is given for the fencing as shown on drawing No. 01 Rev A dated 12th November 2024. Reason: The application has been assessed on the basis of the retrospective works to the garage only and no other details.
no objection to the works within the application
