8 January 2013 · Secretary to the Planning Committee (Department of Infrastructure)
Braeside, Loch Road, Port St Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5eb
The proposal involved demolishing the existing dwelling known as Braeside and replacing it with two three-storey semi-detached houses including integral garages, on a sloping site fronting Loch Road in Port St Mary.
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Multiple public objections and Port St Mary Commissioners objections cite overshadowing, loss of light, overlooking, privacy loss, and impractical parking; Manx Electricity Authority expresses interest and requests contact condition.
Key concern: overlooking and reduction of natural light to properties on The Quay
Manx Electricity Authority
Conditional No ObjectionThe Authority wish to express their interest in the following planning applications, and request that a condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority.; Contact the M.E.A. Planning Department (Tel. 687781), to discuss the electricity supply for this application.
Conditions requested: condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority; Contact the M.E.A. Planning Department (Tel. 687781), to discuss the electricity supply for this application
Port St Mary Commissioners
ObjectionThe Commissioners objected to PA11/01206/B, on the grounds that the development would overlook the rear of the existing properties on The Quay, and would reduce natural light to these properties.; Port St Mary Commissioners feel the impracticality of the parking arrangement would result in vehicles being parked on the highway.
Port St Mary Commissioners
ObjectionThe Commissioners objected to the amended plans on PA11/0206/B, as they felt the minor amendment to the window at the rear of the proposed development does not adequately address their previous concerns...
The original application (04/01676/B) for demolition and replacement with two semi-detached three-storey dwellings with integral garages was refused by the Planning Committee due to unacceptable impact on the street scene and adverse effects on neighbouring residential amenity. The appellant argued the scheme improved a dilapidated site, matched existing footprints, minimised overlooking with glazing and conditions, and followed designs used elsewhere on the Island. The inspector found the proposed design jarring and incongruous in the street scene due to its tall, narrow proportions and stepping to garages, and unacceptable harm to neighbours from overbearing impact and increased overlooking despite mitigations. Scheme B revisions were not admitted due to lack of agreement and significant differences. The Minister accepted the inspector's recommendation to dismiss the appeal on 16 September 2005.
Precedent Value
This appeal demonstrates that prominent sites in village street scenes demand bespoke, sympathetic designs respecting local proportions and massing, even if replacing dilapidated structures. Applicants must secure agreement for material revisions and prioritise neighbour amenity over intensification, as generic 'Island precedents' carry little weight.
Inspector: Andrew D Kirby
