1 November 2013 · Development Control Manager (delegated powers)
Elgin, Jacks Lane, Port E Vullen, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 1aw
The proposal involved erecting a single-storey rear extension to provide additional living accommodation at the traditional detached dwelling known as Elgin, set in spacious grounds within a small group of dwellings southeast of Port E Vullen village.
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The officer assessed the proposal against General Policy 2 and Housing Policy 15 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007, noting the 30% floor area increase was acceptable under HP15 as it respected th…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, form, design; not adversely affect landscape character, neighbour amenity, highway safety, or public views. Officer found proposal compliant as extension respects traditional dwelling, screened from public view, no overlooking or overbearing harm to neighbour, and no highway impact.
Housing Policy 15
Permits extensions to traditional countryside properties if respecting proportion/form/appearance, exceptionally over 50% floorspace. At 30% increase, officer accepted despite design reservations on north-east elevation, as overall impact acceptable and no public harm.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in full accordance with the following plans: Drawing Numbers 129681 (site location plans), 12968 2, 12968 3 (existing) and 129685 (proposed first floor plan) received on 14 August 2013; and Drawing Number 12968 4A (proposed ground floor plan and elevations) received on 14 October 2013.
Incidental use only
The extension hereby approved shall not be used other than as accommodation incidental to the habitable use of the existing house and shall not be occupied as a separate and independent planning unit.
Obscured glazing
The window on the north east elevation of the extension, shown as serving an en-suite bathroom on the approved plans, shall be fitted at all times with obscured glazing.
no objection
no objection
extensions are at the rear and seem un-objectionable
Highways Division and Maughold Parish Commissioners raised no objections to the dwelling extension, while a neighbouring property representative expressed no objection and suggested considering the house for registration.
Key concern: proximity of the proposed development to the adjacent property
Department of Infrastructure Highways Division
No ObjectionHighways do not oppose this application.; DNO
Maughold Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionThe Commission has no direct objection to these proposals, but request that the Planning Committee consider the proximity of the proposed development to the adjacent property.
Glebe Cottage
No Objection"Elgin" is one of the better (or even 'best') houses in Maughold and really ought to be considered for Registering. Has it ever been looked-at?; However, these extensions are all at the rear and seem un-objectionable.
