1 May 2009 · Planning Committee
Bluebell Cottage, Patrick Road, St. Johns, Isle Of Man, IM4 3bn
The proposal sought retrospective approval for a window on the north elevation of a detached garage, repositioning windows to accommodate an approved greenhouse, and a 150mm increase in wall height due to a building error, resulting in a ridge height of 5.65m.
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The officer noted the site's long planning history and prior approvals for a modest garage up to 4.3m ridge height under PA 08/00880/B and PA 07/00400/B, which were accepted despite Open Space zoning …
Policy OS/P/1 St John's Local Plan
Policy states: 'Other than those areas specifically designated for development or zoned predominately residential on the proposals map, no areas of open space shall be developed.' The site is zoned Open Space but used as garden; prior modest garage approvals accepted this, but as-built height/design creates unacceptable harm to open character, failing the policy test despite screening.
No objection (from prior related application)
No objection subject to condition (8m corridor from watercourse)
No objection subject to condition
