14 May 2013 · Planning Committee
Cronk Breck, Bernahara Road, Andreas, Isle Of Man, IM7 3hh
The application sought minor amendments to planning permission 12/01363/B for a garage extension with living accommodation above an existing large replacement dwelling in open countryside. Changes included increasing the height by 300mm, depth by 1700mm, and width by 50mm, while retaining the cat slide roof, dormer win…
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The amendments were deemed relatively inconsequential, with no new planning issues raised, as the design remains acceptable and does not adversely impact the character and appearance of the area.
General Policy 2
Requires development consistent with zoning (or general principles where authorised) to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; avoid adverse landscape/townscape impacts, amenity loss, highway issues. Officer applied to authorised rural dwelling, finding proposal complies as amendments maintain acceptable design, scale, and no adverse effects on character, amenity, or roads.
General Policy 3
Permits development outside zoned areas including extensions to existing rural dwellings. Officer noted site has authorised dwelling, so extension qualifies as exception without landscape harm.
Housing Policy 15
Limits countryside house extensions to 50% of original floor area unless exceptional, requiring respect for proportion/form/appearance. Assessed against 860m² house; 128m² extension is <15% increase and matches existing style, so compliant.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This approval for the erection of a garage extension with accommodation above relates to application form, Drawing Numbers 2118/12 124, 120 and 121, all received on 13 March 2013.
no objection
Do not oppose has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications
