17 April 2009 · Planning Committee
Geay Varrey, Clay Head Road, Baldrine, Isle Of Man, IM4 6dl
The proposal involved substantial alterations and extensions to an existing part single, part two storey detached dwelling in a predominantly residential area, including raising the ridgeline by 1 metre to 7.1m, adding extensions primarily to the eastern elevation, a new double garage, and improved driveway providing p…
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The site is within an area of predominantly residential use under the Laxey and Lonan Area Plan, where alterations and extensions to existing properties are acceptable if sympathetic to character.
General Policy 2
Requires development in zoned areas to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affect amenities, character, highway safety, views, habitats; provide parking/access. Officer found proposal compliant due to residential zoning, adequate separations preventing amenity harm, topography minimising visual prominence, highway improvements, and appropriate design in varied locality.
Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005 Policy 1/RES/PR/1
Residential development generally only in designated areas; alterations/extensions to existing properties acceptable if sympathetic to building and surroundings. Assessed as sympathetic despite increased massing given locality character of varied large dwellings.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the alterations and extensions to dwelling with new driveway and vehicular access as proposed in the submitted documents and drawings 23/2008/01, 23/2008/02, 23/2008/03, 23/2008/04A, 23/2008/05A, 23/2008/06A, 23/2008/07B, 23/2008/08 and 23/2008/09 all received on 19th January 2009.
Access and hardstanding completion
Prior to the occupation of the dwelling, the new access onto the private road, and the hardstanding to the rear of the dwelling are to be completed in accordance with further details to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority.
Approve
Do not oppose subject to the imposition of the following condition: The applicant shall contact the Network Operations Section of the Department of Transport prior to carrying out any works within the highway, including the installation of dropped kerbs.
Lonan Parish Commissioners support the application; a neighbour does not object to the principle but raises amenity concerns; Highways Traffic Engineer notes the road is not adopted without further recommendation.
Key concern: potential overlooking and glare from Velux windows and solar panels impacting neighbour amenity
Patricia S. Newton on behalf of Mr G. Stevens
No ObjectionIn summary my client does not object to the principle of this application but trusts that the details he has referred to above will be taken on board.; That on the east end of this bedroom in particular is sizeable, will be very visible from my client's property and may result in my client being able to see into the dwelling.
Lonan Parish Commissioners
Supportthe board recommends approval of the above Planning Application. This is subject to the approval of the Planning Committee of the Department of Local Government and Environment.
Hazel Fletcher, Traffic Engineer, Highways Division
No CommentThis section of Clay Head Road is not adopted.
