26 March 2015 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer (Chris Balmer) and Director of Planning and Building Control (Michael Gallagher)
Sandygate House, Clenagh Road, Sandygate, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 3af
The proposal involves replacing an existing two-storey detached dwelling and a Manx stone barn with a new dwelling of broadly traditional design on a similar footprint, including rear outriggers (two-storey projecting 4.0m and single-storey projecting a further 5.0m), porches, and a separate 50sqm double garage at the …
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The officer assessed the proposal against Housing Policy 14, confirming it is sited on the existing footprint, with floor area (212sqm dwelling + 50sqm garage = 263sqm) within 50% of the existing 198s…
Housing Policy 14
Requires replacement dwellings not substantially different in siting/size (footprint-based, ≤50% larger floor area), traditional design per Circular 3/91, or innovative high-quality design with no adverse impact; allows larger if improving form/character or reducing visual impact. Officer confirmed footprint siting, 263sqm total new floorspace <50% over existing 198sqm, traditional form/proportions with screened modern rear elements, and overall environmental improvement over existing poor proportions and prior schemes.
General Policy 2
Permits development respecting site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/design/landscaping, no adverse character/amenity/highway impacts, adequate access/parking. Officer found proposal satisfies via traditional frontage, screened site, no overbearing/overlooking harm with conditions, and Highway Services no-objection.
Guide to the Design of Residential Development in the Countryside (Policies 2-7)
Requires landscape integration, traditional rectangular form/proportions, limited traditional materials, rural window/door/chimney patterns, respect for existing features. Front elevation compliant with improved traditional elements (slate, render, sash windows, chimneys); rear glazing less traditional but acceptable as not dominant/visible publicly and adding contemporary flavour without harm.
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.
Front windows
The windows to the front elevation (that is, the elevation that faces Clenagh Road) of the dwelling hereby approved shall be sliding sash and with a glazing bar and pattern as shown on the submitted plans, and shall be retained as such unless otherwise agreed in advance with the Department. Reason: in the interests of the character and appearance of the site and wider area.
Other windows
The windows to all elevations other than the front elevation (that is, the elevation that faces Clenagh Road) of the dwelling hereby approved shall be sliding sash or casement and with a glazing bar and pattern as shown on the submitted plans, and shall be retained as such unless otherwise agreed in advance with the Department. Reason: in the interests of the character and appearance of the site and wider area.
Porch doors
The two doors of the porches of the dwelling hereby approved shall be constructed of timber and retained as such unless otherwise agreed in advance with the Department. Reason: in the interests of the character and appearance of the site and wider area.
No extensions
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2012 (or any Order revoking and/or re-enacting that Order with or without modification) no extension, enlargement or other alteration of the dwelling(s) hereby approved, other than that expressly authorised by this approval, shall be carried out, without the prior written approval of the Department. Reason: To control development in the interests of the amenities of the surrounding area.
Obscure glazing
Obscure glazing (Pilkington level 5 or equivalent) shall be installed in the south-east elevation of the three first floor windows (bedroom/bathroom) and shall be maintained and retained as such thereafter. Reason: To preserve the amenities of the occupants of the adjacent dwelling.
do not oppose the planning application
Jubal Parish Commissioners have considered the proposal and have no objections.
Jubal Parish Commissioners
No Objectionwe have no objection thereto
