9 January 2025 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Thie Gennal, Foxdale Road, St. Johns, Isle Of Man, IM4 3ap
The proposal involves upgrading an existing stone-built garage with traditional form, located adjacent to the dwelling Thie Gennal on Foxdale Road in St Johns. Works include replacing the non-original wrinkly tin roof with slate-effect roofing and solar panels, swapping timber cladding for UPVC cladding, installing new…
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The officer concluded the proposal has an acceptable visual and amenity impact in line with General Policy 2 and the principles of Environment Policy 16, Housing Policy 11, and Housing Policy 15 for a…
General Policy 2
Requires general development standards including visual amenity, neighbouring amenity, and highway safety (h and i). Officer assessed the proposal as compliant due to acceptable visual changes replacing non-original elements, no neighbour impact from siting, and highway safety secured by condition on garage doors.
Environment Policy 16
Sets principles for altering traditional rural buildings to retain and respect original character. Proposal maintains stone walls, original openings, form, and proportions while replacing non-original tin roof and cladding, preserving heritage interest without harm.
Housing Policy 11
Provides standards for altering traditional rural buildings. Applied alongside EP16 and HP15; alterations deemed respectful as they upgrade non-original features without detracting from traditional character.
Housing Policy 15
Outlines principles for best altering traditional rural buildings. Officer found works acceptable for retaining original elements and traditional form in a rural roadside location.
Spatial Policy 5
Requires new development to make positive contribution. Considered relevant but not detailed in assessment; overall proposal seen as positive upgrade.
Transport Policy 4
Relates to highway and parking standards. No issues raised; parking for 2+ vehicles exists off-road.
Transport Policy 7
Highway and parking standards. Highways consultee had 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.
Garage doors not over highway
The replacement garage doors hereby approved shall not open over any part of the highway. Reason: To ensure no obstruction to the highway or any highway user in the interest of highway safety.
no highways interest
