14 July 2010 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
Ballacannell, Earystane, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4hn
The site is the curtilage of a former barn and cottage currently being rebuilt and converted into a dwelling in a rural 'white land' area near Colby. The proposal involves installing two new windows on the southeast side elevation (one per floor) matching existing windows, and eight Heritage-style Velux rooflights on t…
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The officer noted that the proposed new side windows are in proportion with the existing cottage and do not detract from its character.
The Role of Landscape Character in Development - Type D: Incised Slopes
The policy seeks to conserve rural character, sparse settlement pattern, and avoid urbanising influences in Incised Slopes areas through measures like native planting, vernacular styles, and avoiding linear development. The officer described the site context but did not identify conflict, noting the minor alterations would not detract from character or introduce suburbanisation. The resilient landscape had previously accommodated development without severe detriment.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This permission relates to the installation of windows and rooflights as shown in drawings reference 10/35/01, 10/35/02, 10/35/03 and 10/35/04 all received on 26th May, 2010.
no objection / no comments to make
