18 September 2015 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (Michael Gallagher)
Field 230253, Orrisdale Road, Orrisdale, Kirk Michael, Isle Of Man, IM6 2hj
The proposal involves installing imitation slate roof tiles to replace the existing weathered concrete interlocking tiles on a stable block located in Field 230253 on Orrisdale Road, Kirk Michael. The site is in an area of High Landscape or Coastal Value and Scenic Significance, within open countryside.
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The key issue was the impact of the proposed roof on the character and appearance of the building within the surrounding countryside.
General Policy 3
General Policy 3 restricts development in countryside outside zoned areas, with exceptions including buildings essential for agriculture. The officer assessed the roof replacement on a lawful stable block as acceptable maintenance within this framework, not constituting new development adversely affecting the landscape.
Environment Policy 1
Environment Policy 1 protects countryside and ecology from adverse development unless overriding national need exists. The proposal was found not to adversely affect the countryside, as the tile replacement improves appearance without broader impacts.
Environment Policy 2
Environment Policy 2 prioritises protection of Areas of High Landscape or Coastal Value and Scenic Significance (AHLV). The site is within an AHLV under the 1982 Development Plan; the officer determined the imitation slate enhances character 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.
no objection to the current planning application
Michael Commissioners responded with no objection to the installation of replacement roof tiles to stable block.
Michael Commissioners
No ObjectionNO OBJECTION
