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PLANNING OFFICER REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Application No. : 25/90853/B Applicant : Mr & Mrs Joseph Fisher Proposal : Erection of two story extension to south west elevation Site Address : 6 Meayll Drive Ballakilley Port St Mary Isle Of Man IM9 5NT

Planning Officer: Vanessa Porter Photo Taken : 21.10.2025 Site Visit : 21.10.2025 Expected Decision Level : Officer Delegation

Recommendation

Recommended Decision:

Permitted Date of Recommendation: 21.10.2025 __

Conditions and Notes for Approval C : Conditions for approval N : Notes attached to conditions

C 1. 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.

N . It's relevant to note that in accordance with the Sewerage Act 1999 and Manx Utilities policy, surface water discharges into the foul or combined sewer network will not be permitted.

This application has been recommended for approval for the following reason. The proposal complies with General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016 and in turn the Residential Design Guidance 2021.

Plans/Drawings/Information;

This decision relates to the following plans and drawings, date stamped received on 9th September 2025; o Drawing No. 101 o Drawing No. 103 o Drawing No. 104 o Planning Statement

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Right to Appeal

It is recommended that the following organisations should NOT be given the Right to Appeal: MUA Drainage - No objection __

Officer’s Report

THE APPLICATION SITE 1.1 The application site is within the curtilage of 4 Meayll Drive, Ballakilley, Port St Mary, which is a detached two storey property situated to the Northern side of the Ballakilley estate. The property is L shaped with the garage being stepped back from the main front elevation.

1.2 The property is situated within within an area where the properties face onto a large grassed area and are one of several two storey properties, with the design of the property being the only one within the block of 7 properties.

THE PROPOSAL 2.1 The current planning application seeks approval for the erection of a two storey extension to the front elevation which is to be situated to the North West elevation. The proposed two storey extension is to measure 3.212m by 3.038m with a height to match the existing dwelling and is to facilitate a 4th bedroom to first floor and to the ground floor level there is proposed an enlargement of the existing kitchen/dining room and the extension part is to facilitate a single garage.

2.2 The proposed extension is to have a pitched roof, and materials which will match the dwellinghouse.

2.3 Also with the proposed extension is the change to composite cladding finished in grey, the installation of a new window to ground floor level and the relocation of a window to first floor. The proposal will also re-use the existing lounge window and garage door.

PLANNING HISTORY 3.1 The previous applications are not relevant in the assessment of this application.

PLANNING POLICY 4.1 The site lies within an area zoned as "Residential Proposed" on the Area Plan for the South, Map 7 - Port Erin/Port St Mary. The property is not within a Conservation Area or a Flood Risk Zone.

4.2 Given the nature of the residential property and the land designation paragraph 8.12.1 and General Policy 2 from the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016 are most relevant to its assessment which set out the general standards towards acceptable development.

4.3 The recently released Residential Design Guidance 2021 is also a material consideration particularly those parts in respect of good neighbourliness and overlooking.

4.4 Furthermore consideration shall also be given to Community Policies 7 and 11 in respect of reducing outbreak of fire and preventing criminal activity and Infrastructure Policy 5 in respect of water conservation.

REPRESENTATIONS 5.1 The following representations can be found in full online, below is a short summery;

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5.2 Manx Utilities - Drainage have written in to state, "In accordance with the Sewerage Act 1999 and Manx Utilities policy, surface water discharges into the foul or combined sewer network will not be permitted." (25.10.25)

5.3 DOI Highway Services and Arbory & Rushen Parish District Commissioners were consulted on the 17th September 2025, of which no consultation has been received at the time of writing this report.

ASSESSMENT 6.1 There is a general presumption in favour of extensions or alterations to existing properties as per Paragraph 8.12.1 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016, where such works would not have an adverse impact on either adjacent properties or the surrounding area in general. The proposal within this application is for a two storey extension to the front elevation, with minor alterations to the dwelling.

6.2 The starting point for applications such as this is the overall streetscene which for the dwelling, is a mixture of properties which are sited around a large green area. The front of the property is in line with the general building line, with several of the properties having the whole of the property situated upon this line or just behind.

6.3 With the above in mind the proposal will not result in an over-development of the site, the proposal to change the cladding on the front of the dwelling and to match this within the extension is acceptable. The majority of the dwellings within the row of houses and beyond have grey cladding, as such this will match in with the overall streetscene.

6.4 The main neighbours to be impacted from the works are situated to the North West of the site (No.7 Meayll Drive), of which the proposal would face onto a blank wall. As such it's deemed the proposal would not adversely affect their property as a result of the development though loss of light or privacy impacts.

6.5 Turning towards the proposal and whether there would be an impact on the existing parking on site, having done a site visit on the property it's clear to see that the site currently has enough parking for 4 cars, of which one would be within the garage. With the proposed works this would be reduced to 3 parking spaces, of which one would be situated within the garage. As such the proposal would comply with Transport Policy 7 in connection with Appendix 7 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016.

6.6 Lastly the proposed works are an extension to an already existing dwelling, as such the proposal is not expected to create any changes or new issues in respect of criminal actively or spread of fire. The proposal whilst increasing the surface area of the dwelling, has stated any water run-off will be dealt with as per the existing arrangement of the main dwelling. When noting the comments raised from the MUA with regards to the drainage, a note should be attached to the application for relevance. It's also noted that the proposed extension should not increase water usage of the dwelling and therefore there are no new issues in this respect.

CONCLUSION 7.1 Overall, it is concluded that the planning application is in accordance with aforementioned General Policies of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016 and Residential Design Guide 2019 and is recommended for approval.

RIGHT TO APPEAL AND RIGHT TO GIVE EVIDENCE 8.1 The Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 sets out the process for determining planning applications (including appeals). It sets out a Right to Appeal (i.e. to submit an appeal against a planning decision) and a Right to Give Evidence at Appeals (i.e. to participate in an appeal if one is submitted).

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8.2 Article A10 sets out that the right to appeal is available to: o applicant (in all cases); o a Local Authority; Government Department; Manx Utilities; and Manx National Heritage that submit a relevant objection; and o any other person who has made an objection that meets specified criteria.

8.3 Article 8(2)(a) requires that in determining an application, the Department must decide who has a right to appeal, in accordance with the criteria set out in article A10.

8.4 The Order automatically affords the Right to Give Evidence to the following (no determination is required): o any appellant or potential appellant (which includes the applicant); o the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture, the Department of Infrastructure and the local authority for the area; o any other person who has submitted written representations (this can include other Government Departments and Local Authorities); and o in the case of a petition, a single representative.

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I can confirm that this decision has been made by a Principal Planner in accordance with the authority afforded to that Officer by the appropriate DEFA Delegation and that in making this decision the Officer has agreed the recommendation in relation to who should be afforded interested person status and/or rights to appeal.

Decision Made : Permitted

Date: 22.10.2025

Determining Officer

Signed : C BALMER

Chris Balmer

Principal Planner

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