20 June 2014 · Director of Planning and Building Control (delegated powers)
Walton House, Bridge Road, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 3da
The proposal involves minor alterations to an existing two-storey detached dwelling in a predominantly residential area, including installing bay windows with uPVC French doors and Georgian glazing bars on the front and side elevations of an existing extension, replacing timber handrails on a balcony with imitation wro…
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The officer considered the main issues to be impacts on the character and appearance of the property and area, and on neighbouring amenities.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affect landscape/townscape character, local amenities, or energy consumption. Officer found bays, balcony and solar panels enhance or do not harm character/amenities, with rear screening and energy benefits satisfying tests.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. In proposed Conservation Area, officer assessed alterations to extensions as enhancements (e.g. replacing patio doors with bays, wrought iron balcony), not visible from street, thus preserving/enhancing character.
Environment Policy 4
Judges solar panels against environmental policies. Two rear solar panels on extension deemed acceptable as screened by extension, not highly visible from street, balancing energy benefits against minimal visual impact.
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 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
do not object
Malew Parish Commissioners have no objection to application 14/00579/B for alterations to a dwelling at Walton House, Bridge Road, Ballasalla.
Malew Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionThey do not object to these applications.
