29 January 2024 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Purley Properties Ltd, Kerrowdhoo Farm, Little Mill Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM4 5bf
The proposal involves demolishing an existing 37sqm UPVC conservatory at the rear of Kerrowdhoo Farm and replacing it with a smaller 18sqm sun room featuring a flat roof with central glazed lantern, rendered walls to match the dwelling, and a maximum height of about 3.5m.
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The site is in the countryside where development is restricted to protect the landscape, but the proposal replaces an existing extension within its footprint and is substantially smaller (18sqm vs 37s…
General Policy 3
Prohibits development outside zoned areas except on previously developed land where redevelopment reduces landscape impact and improves the environment. The officer applied part (c) exception as the proposal replaces a redundant conservatory with a smaller structure that reduces visual impact and improves the immediate landscape.
Environment Policy 1
Protects countryside from adverse development unless overriding need exists. Assessed as compliant because the reduced massing and design do not adversely affect countryside amenities and improve upon the existing situation.
Housing Policy 15
Permits extensions to traditional countryside properties if they respect proportion, form, and appearance. The sun room's simple lines, matching render, and height parameters better complement the dwelling than the existing conservatory.
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 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
recommend the application is approved
no highway interest in this application
Highway Services HDC stated no interest (NHI) in application 23/00886/B, while Onchan District Commissioners recommended approval.
Highway Services HDC
No Comment23/00886/B – NHI; Highway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in:
Onchan District Commissioners
SupportThe Commissioners would recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.
