4 February 2025 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Crossag Farm House, Crossag Road, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 3ef
Mr Mark Wilson applied to install a carport roof with a hipped design matching the existing garage and dwelling at Crossag Farm House, Crossag Road, Ballasalla. The carport is located within the residential curtilage, accessed via a rear driveway, in a predominantly residential area with medium surface water flood risk…
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The officer found the proposal acceptable due to its compliance with General Policy 2(b) & (c), as the hipped roof carport matches the existing garage and dwelling, extending the roofline in a way tha…
General Policy 2
GP2 sets general standards for acceptable development, including character/appearance (b,c) and neighbouring amenity (g). The officer assessed the hipped roof carport as matching existing structures with minimal streetscene impact from Crossag Road, and no amenity harm due to separation from neighbours. This tipped the balance in favour of approval.
Environment Policy 10 - Development and flood risk
Requires Flood Risk Assessment in flood risk zones. The site is in a medium likelihood surface water flood area, but no FRA needed as the carport adds no living space or alters floor levels, avoiding flood risk intensification.
Community Policy 7
Addresses reducing outbreak of fire. No new issues raised as it extends an existing dwelling without changing fire risks.
Community Policy 11
Prevents criminal activity. No new issues as it is an extension to existing property.
Infrastructure Policy 5
Concerns water conservation. No increase in water usage from the carport.
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.
no objections
