12 September 2014 · Head of Development Management (delegated powers)
Bridge House, West Baldwin, Isle Of Man, IM4 5ha
The proposal involves installing replacement Tuscan coloured 20/20 interlocking Sandtoft clay roof tiles on the roofs of the dwelling and garage at Bridge House, a large detached property on the B22 in West Baldwin, along with removal of a chimney stack.
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The main issue was the impact upon the character and appearance of the dwelling and the street scene. Overgrown trees near the property caused lack of light to parts of the roof, resulting in constant…
General Policy 3
GP3 restricts development outside zoned areas except for specific exceptions including replacement of existing rural dwellings. The site is an existing rural dwelling in countryside, so roof replacement falls within permitted exceptions without needing to demonstrate overriding need. Officer assessed it complies as minor works maintaining the property.
Environment Policy 1
ENV1 protects countryside from developments with adverse effects unless overriding national need exists. The proposal is minor roof replacement that does not adversely affect the countryside or ecology, so no conflict arises. Assessed as acceptable with no landscape harm.
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.
Materials approval
The roof must be finished in Tuscan 20/20 interlocking sandtoft clay roof tiles. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area.
no objection to the current planning application
