27 September 2010 · Planning Committee
Allandale Farm, Ballamanagh Road, Sulby, Isle Of Man, IM7 2hb
The proposal involves a two-storey extension to a traditional dwelling in the countryside, replacing an inappropriate single-storey flat-roofed extension (kitchen and garage). The new extension measures 6.9m wide, 9.2m deep, with an 8m ridge height, setback 4.5m from the front elevation of the main house, and matching …
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The proposal was assessed against Housing Policy 15 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan, which normally limits extensions to traditional countryside properties to 50% of the existing building's floor sp…
Housing Policy 15
Limits extensions to traditional countryside properties to no more than 50% of existing floor space unless exceptional circumstances. Officer applied exception due to replacement of inappropriate flat-roof improving traditional character, despite 76% cumulative increase over original when including prior extension.
Environment Policy 2
Protects Areas of High Landscape Value; development acceptable if no harm to character. Proposal's matching design, setback, and limited visibility from road (due to hedgerow) deemed not harmful.
Sulby Local Plan Policy RES/P/3
Site in open space/agriculture area; referenced but not detailed in assessment.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the extension to the dwelling as proposed in the submitted documents and drawings 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 A and 09 received on 8th June 2010 and 24th June 2010.
Materials matching
The external finishes of the extension must match those of the existing building in all respects.
Do not oppose has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications.
Approved.
Lezayre Parish Commissioners approved the application unanimously; Highways Division does not oppose due to no traffic implications; Fire and Rescue Service raised concerns about fire protection to the escape stair and recommended consultation.
Key concern: lack of fire protection to the escape stair leading to the upper floor
Lezayre Parish Commissioners
SupportApproved Unanimous.
Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose has no traffic management, parking or road safety implication
Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service
Conditional No ObjectionI am concerned regarding the lack of fire protection to the escape stair leading to the upper floor.; Whilst I accept this is an existing feature I would recommend consultation with this Department to discuss solutions and alternative arrangements.
Conditions requested: consultation with this Department to discuss solutions and alternative arrangements
