13 May 2014 · Planning Committee
Hill View, Sulby Glen, Sulby, Isle Of Man, IM7 2bb
The proposal sought full planning approval for a detached garage to serve a dwelling under construction in a sensitive countryside location designated as woodland and high landscape value. The garage would measure 8m wide by 7.8m deep (62.4sqm), with eaves at 3.3m and ridge at 6.5m, using natural grey slate roof, Manx …
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The Planning Committee determined the application should be refused as the proposed garage was too large for the dwelling it would serve, with eaves and pitch considered too high, and its size and sca…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affect character of surrounding landscape; and not adversely affect amenity or locality character. Officer assessed garage as compliant in design, materials, and relative scale to dwelling but Committee found it breached 2(b) due to disproportionate size harming landscape character in sensitive area.
Environment Policy 2
Protects Areas of High Landscape or Coastal Value and Scenic Significance unless development does not harm landscape character or location is essential. Site in high landscape value area; officer considered garage would not cause undue visual harm given subservient design but Committee disagreed on scale impact.
Environment Policy 10
Requires flood risk assessment where potential flooding risk. Prior FRA for dwelling addressed risks with 28.3m FFL; officer found garage at same level acceptable, recommending condition for matching FFL.
Environment Policy 13
Prohibits development causing unacceptable flood risk. No issues raised as garage matches approved dwelling levels from prior FRA.
do not object to the planning application
do not oppose the planning application
