4 April 2024 · Acting Head of Development Management (Abigail Morgan)
Swallows Rest, Bayrauyr Road, St. Marks, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 3at
The proposal involves adding two single storey pitched roof extensions, each 4.5m x 7m, to the sides of Swallows Rest, a substantial two-storey detached house in open countryside. The extensions feature slate roofs, roof lights, and large picture windows, with front and side gables amended to stone cladding matching th…
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The overall principle of development is acceptable per paragraph 8.12.2 of the IOMSP, as alterations to existing countryside dwellings are supported if they do not detract from countryside amenities t…
Housing Policy 15
Applies to alterations and extensions to traditional dwellings. Officer assessed the single storey extensions as subordinate with matching eaves, pitched roofs, and traditional proportions, not overbearing or destroying the host's character despite elongating the frontage. Meets key tests for in-keeping form.
Environment Policy 1
Protects countryside from adversely affecting development unless overriding need. Stone finish to gables reduces visual prominence from road and landscape views, avoiding significant harm despite increased footprint in open countryside.
General Policy 2
General standards for acceptable development. Proposal meets through positive contribution via subordinate design and materials.
General Policy 3
Exceptions to countryside development. Supports extensions to existing dwellings if appropriately designed.
Housing Policy 16
Alterations to non-traditional dwellings, not making worse public views. Stone finish aligns with this in landscape context.
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.
Materials approval
Prior to the occupation of the extensions hereby approved the front and side gables of both extensions shall be finished externally in stone matching the main house in full accordance with the details shown on drawing 1677.2 Rev 1 and retained thereafter. Reason: the application has been assessed on this basis and in the interest of visual amenity and reducing visual impact on the wider countryside landscape.
no objection
no highways interest
Highway Services HDC has no interest in application 23/01080/B, indicating no highway concerns, and Malew Parish Commissioners have no objection to the proposed erection of two single storey extensions at Swallows Rest.
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: ... 23/01080/B
Malew Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionMalew Parish Commissioners have no objection to the following Planning Applications. ... 23/01080/B Swallows Rest, Bayrauyr Road, St Marks Erection of two single storey extensions
