8 January 2015 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control
Ballachesed, St. Marks, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 3ah
The proposal at Ballachesed, a part single and part two storey detached dwelling on the A26 St Mark's Road in Ballasalla, involved erecting a first floor extension over the existing pantry and bedroom (adding 2m depth, 0.2m below ridge, 0.5m behind front line, 14% floor area increase), two modest rear porches (1.4m x 3…
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The key issue was the impact on the character and appearance of the dwelling and St Mark's Conservation Area, a largely unspoilt vernacular hamlet with modest cottage-scale buildings.
Housing Policy 15
Requires extensions to traditionally styled countryside properties to respect proportion, form and appearance, with >50% floorspace increase only exceptional. Officer assessed 14% increase as compliant, noting balanced proportions matching existing two-storey section, setback from front/ridge, preserving traditional features.
Environment Policy 35
Permits in conservation areas only development preserving/enhancing character/appearance and protecting special features. Officer found front enhancements (windows, wall) and balanced extension preserved main house importance; rear porches modest/high quality with minimal visibility; overall not detrimental.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with article 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
no objection (08/12/2014)
do not oppose (04/12/2014)
