29 June 2009 · Delegated - Senior Planning Officer
Robin Hill Farm, Cronk-Y-Dhooney, Ballakilpheric, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4bs
The proposal involves a two-storey extension (6m x 9m footprint) to the east of the existing traditional Manx farmhouse at Robin Hill Farm, providing a master suite and accessible kitchen/dining for a partially disabled occupant.
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The officer assessed the proposal against Housing Policy 15, which normally limits extensions to traditionally styled countryside properties to 50% of existing floor space but allows exceptions.
Housing Policy 15
Requires extensions to traditionally styled countryside properties to respect proportion, form and appearance; normally limits to 50% of existing floorspace externally, only exceptionally more. Officer calculated 42% addition to current (post-flat annex) and 62% to original; partial non-compliance on size outweighed by cosmetic improvements (pitched roofs, window replacements) enhancing public views, justifying 'exception' as scheme improves overall traditional character.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This permission relates to the alterations and extensions as shown in drawings 1175/01, 03B, -04C all received on 10th March, 2009, 1175/05A received on 23rd June, 2009 and 1175-00 /A received on 24th June, 2009.
Existing alterations timing
The alterations to the existing dwelling - the alterations to the existing windows and the roofing over the existing flat roof must all be undertaken as part of the extension to the dwelling and must be undertaken as shown in the approved drawings, within 6 months of the completion of the proposed extension.
Windows retention
The windows in the proposed extension must be installed and retained as shown in the approved drawings unless otherwise approved in writing by the Planning Authority.
Do not oppose
No objections
No Objection subject to conditions (after amended plans)
Rushen Parish Commissioners had no objections to the application. Drainage Division initially objected due to the extension being built over a public foul sewer but later issued no objection to amended proposals subject to specific drainage conditions.
Key concern: The proposed extension would be built over the Public Foul Sewer
Rushen Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionNo objections.
Drainage Division, Department of Transport
ObjectionObjection:- The proposed extension would be built over the Public Foul Sewer. The Drainage Division have contacted the applicant and requested amended proposals.
Drainage Division, Department of Transport
Conditional No ObjectionNo Objection subject to the following conditions:-
Conditions requested: There must be NO discharge of surface water (including that from roofs and paved areas) from this proposed development to any foul drainage system(s) so as to comply with the requirements of the Department of Transport Drainage Division and the Sewerage Act 1999.; The applicant is required to enter into an Section 8 agreement for the proposed sewer diversion.; The proposed diversion of the existing public foul sewer must be undertaken in accordance to the requirements of the Department of Transport Drainage Division as laid down in "Manx Sewers for Adoption" and all necessary inspections/ surveys [including CCTV] are to be carried out at the developer's expense.
