15 August 2025 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Springbank, Baldrine Road, Baldrine, Isle Of Man, IM4 6eb
The proposal involves extending the existing garage forward by 2.610m to align with the kitchen on the western elevation, with changes to provide additional living spaces including a lobby, utility, living room, and shower room.
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The officer assessed the proposal against key issues of character and appearance, highways impact, flooding, and impact on the Manx Electric Railway (MER).
General Policy 2
Sets general standards for acceptable development, including presumption in favour of extensions that do not adversely impact adjacent properties or streetscene. Officer assessed the prominent front extension's minimal visual impact on streetscene, deeming it in keeping with the dwelling.
Environment Policy 10
Requires flood risk assessment in High Likelihood Surface Water Flood Risk Zones. Agent's submitted mitigation measures were deemed acceptable by the officer.
Transport Policy 3
Relevant due to adjacency to Manx Electric Railway. Sliding doors replacing window on front elevation facing MER accepted as residential features not detracting from the setting.
Transport Policy 7
Sets parking standards per Appendix 7. Proposal provides space for two vehicles, satisfying requirements despite tight space.
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 objection. Noted previous similar planning approval in 2024, replacement of garage door with standard door and windows, benefits from updated gate for second parking space, and little visual impact due to sunken nature of dwelling.
No objection. Sufficient hardstanding for off-street parking, though tight. Suggested condition for sliding gates only, but not opposed.
