4 December 2024 · Delegated - Acting Head of Development Management (Abigail Morgan)
Almorah, Fistard Road, Port St. Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5hf
The application seeks retrospective permission to convert an existing detached garage into ancillary living space for the bungalow Almorah, on a corner plot in a proposed residential area. Changes include replacing the front garage doors with double doors and sidelights, and the rear double doors with a single door; so…
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The officer noted a general presumption in favour of extensions or alterations to existing properties that do not adversely impact adjacent properties or the surrounding area, per paragraph 8.12.1 of …
General Policy 2
Sets general standards for acceptable development. The officer assessed the garage conversion against the presumption in favour of alterations with no adverse impact on adjacent properties or streetscene, finding the residential-scale changes acceptable in the proposed residential zone.
Transport Policy 7
Requires compliance with Appendix 7 parking standards. Despite loss of one space, the driveway provides capacity for more than two vehicles, satisfying standards; supported by Highway Services' no objection.
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.
Ancillary use only
The use hereby approved shall only be used in association with the main dwelling house "Almorah" and for purposes incidental to the use of main dwelling house "Almorah" as a single dwelling. Reason: The application does not propose to create separate units of accommodation within the site and has not been considered as such; and avoiding any future fragmentation of the curtilage.
no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking subject to the building remaining ancillary to the existing dwelling (due to parking amenity purposes)
