28 October 2014 · Planning Committee
Sandygate House, Clenagh Road, Sandygate, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 3af
The proposal involves demolishing the existing two-storey detached dwelling, Manx stone barn, and pigsty ruins at Sandygate House and replacing them with a new two-storey dwelling (212 sqm) predominantly on the existing footprint and a detached double garage (50 sqm) to the rear, accessed via a new gravel driveway.
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The proposal complies with Housing Policy 14 as it is sited predominantly on the existing footprint, provides 212 sqm floor area (existing 198 sqm excluding barn; within 50% limit of 297 sqm), and des…
Housing Policy 14
Requires replacement dwellings not substantially different in siting/size (max 50% larger floor area, on footprint) unless environmental improvement, with design per Planning Circular 3/91 policies 2-7 (integration, traditional form, materials, windows/doors, chimneys, respect existing patterns). Officer assessed proposal meets these: 212 sqm (vs 198 sqm existing), on footprint, traditional design improves poor existing form/proportions, screened site minimises visual impact despite some rear contemporaneity.
General Policy 2
Permits development respecting site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/design, no adverse landscape/townscape/amenity impact, satisfactory access/parking, no highway harm. Officer confirmed compliance via screened location in hamlet, no neighbour harm (overlooking/overbearing assessed vs existing/priors), Highway no objection.
Planning Circular 3/91 Policy 2
New buildings to integrate with landscape. Proposal integrates via existing footprint, screening, hamlet context.
Policy 3 of Planning Circular 3/91
Shape to follow traditional farmhouses, rectangular/simple form. Proposal rectangular with outriggers suggesting historic additions.
Planning Circular 3/91 Policy 4
Traditional materials. Uses slate, render, timber doors.
Planning Circular 3/91 Policy 5
Traditional rural windows/doors. Sliding sash windows (uPVC front) and timber doors conditioned; some flexibility as non-conservation area.
Planning Circular 3/91 Policy 6
Chimneys following past patterns. Proposed taller/shorter than ideal but improvement over stubby existing.
Planning Circular 3/91 Policy 7
Respect existing features/patterns. Follows traditional Manx proportions better than existing.
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.
Front windows
The windows to the front elevation (that is, the elevation that faces Clenagh Road) of the dwelling hereby approved shall be sliding sash and with a glazing bar and pattern as shown on the submitted plans, unless otherwise agreed in advance with the Department. Reason: in the interests of the character and appearance of the site and wider area.
Other windows
The windows to all elevations other than the front elevation (that is, the elevation that faces Clenagh Road) of the dwelling hereby approved shall be sliding sash or casement and with a glazing bar and pattern as shown on the submitted plans, unless otherwise agreed in advance with the Department. Reason: in the interests of the character and appearance of the site and wider area.
Porch doors
The two doors of the porches of the dwelling hereby approved shall be constructed of timber unless otherwise agreed in advance with the Department. Reason: in the interests of the character and appearance of the site and wider area.
No extensions
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2012 (or any Order revoking and/or re-enacting that Order with or without modification) no extension, enlargement or other alteration of the dwelling(s) hereby approved, other than that expressly authorised by this approval, shall be carried out, without the prior written approval of the Department. Reason: To control development in the interests of the amenities of the surrounding area.
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