30 April 2010 · Planning Committee
Cronk Breck, Bernahara Road, Andreas, Isle Of Man, IM7 3hh
The proposal involved demolishing an existing two-storey farmhouse and ancillary outbuildings (workshop, stable/store, greenhouses, hardstandings) and erecting a larger replacement dwelling with a footprint of approximately 650m², compared to the original 180m², plus minor changes to windows/doors and a revised drivewa…
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The proposal exceeded Housing Policy 14's general 50% floor area increase limit (proposed 650m² vs existing 180m², 261%; or 702m² vs 282m² including garage, 148%), but exceptions applied as it replace…
Draft Isle of Man Strategic Plan (Housing Policy 14)
Requires replacement dwellings not substantially different in siting/size (max 50% floor area increase over original, excluding outbuildings/attics; on existing footprint), traditional design per Circular 3/91 Policies 2-7, but allows exceptions for environmental improvement, replacing poor form with traditional character, or less visual impact. Officer applied exception despite 261% increase, noting partial footprint overlap, design improvement, screening minimising impact, and site benefits from outbuilding removal; included existing garage in calculation for fairness as proposal has attached garage.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to the demolition of existing farmhouse and ancillary outbuildings and erection of a replacement dwelling as proposed in the submitted documents and drawings 1864/09 04 D and 1864/09 03 C received on 18th February 2010.
Parking hardstanding
Prior to the occupation of the dwelling, the hardstanding to the front of the dwelling is to be completed to allow the required parking provisions to be used.
Landscaping scheme
Prior to the occupation of the dwelling full details of both hard and soft landscaping works have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority and these works shall be carried out as approved. Details of the hard landscaping works include footpaths and hard surfacing materials. The hard landscaping works shall be completed in full accordance with the approved details prior to the first occupation of the proposed dwelling hereby permitted. All planting shall be carried out in accordance the approved details in the first planting and seeding seasons following that first occupation. Any trees or shrub which within 5 years from the completion of the development dies, is removed or becomes seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with another of the similar size and species unless the planning authority gives written consent to any variation.
Temporary access reinstatement
Within one month of the occupation of the dwelling the temporary access is to be reinstated as indicated on drawing 04 REV D.
Do not oppose has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications
No objection
