23 December 2010 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated authority under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
Ballaoates Farm, Glen Road, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4hw
The proposal involves single-storey extensions to an existing traditional dwelling in the countryside, adding a 17m x 8.5m swimming pool, gym, orangery (10m x 4m), and three-car garage (17m x 7m with attic storage), resulting in a 45-55% increase in floor area depending on calculations.
Click a button above to find applications similar to this one.
See how this application compares to similar ones — policies, conditions, and outcomes side by side.
The officer noted the site is a significant property identified on the draft Southern Area Plan as a large house in its own grounds (HiP) where high quality development is encouraged.
Housing Policy 15
Requires extensions to traditionally styled countryside properties to respect proportion, form and appearance, with only exceptional approval over 50% floorspace increase. Officer assessed the proposal at exactly 50% (including conservatory), finding it compliant as it matches existing finishes and does not exceed the guideline.
Housing Policy 2 (Draft Southern Area Plan)
For Housing in Parkland sites, requires development to preserve/enhance character, be high quality, and sit comfortably in landscaped grounds with tree retention. Site designated HiP; officer confirmed extensions preserve character, screened by vegetation, and use matching materials.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This permission relates to the alterations and extensions shown in drawings K237/P/10-01, K237/P/10-02, K237/P/10-03, K237/P/10-04, K237/P/10-05, K237/P/10-06, K237/P/10-07, K237/11-01, K237/P/11-02 and K237/P/11-03 all received on 17th November, 2010.
Do not oppose has no adverse traffic management, parking or road safety implication
no comment
