24 January 2024 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Ellan Farm, Jurby East, Isle Of Man, IM7 3ha
The proposal involves removing an existing conservatory and adding a new ground floor and first floor extension to the side of a traditional two-storey farmhouse-style cottage on a corner plot in the countryside.
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The officer assessed the main issues as visual impact on the countryside/landscape and the individual dwelling. The extension was calculated to increase the floor area by 17.5% (from 226.3 sqm to 266.…
Environment Policy 1
Protects countryside (land outside settlements or non-designated areas) from adverse development unless overriding national need with no alternative. Officer assessed that the proposal would not adversely affect the countryside due to subordinate scale, traditional public appearance, and hedgerow screening.
Housing Policy 15
Extensions to traditionally styled countryside properties approved if respecting proportion, form, and appearance; only exceptionally over 50% floorspace increase. Proposal's 17.5% increase and matching traditional finishes/form met the test, treating pre-2006 extensions as existing.
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.
No Highway Interest
Highway Services HDC states they have no interest (NHI) in application 23/01457/B, indicating no highway concerns.
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: ... 23/01457/B
