4 August 2009 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
Ardane, Ballamenagh Road, Baldrine, Isle Of Man, IM4 6aq
The proposal involved alterations and extensions to an existing detached dwelling in open countryside, comprising amendments to the leisure facilities approved under PA 08/02288/B, including a swimming pool, sauna, gym, spa, and natural swimming pool, with earth-sheltered elements and contemporary design features like …
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The proposal was an amendment to the leisure facilities in previously approved application 08/02288/B, approved on 2nd March 2009.
Residential Policy 1 of Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005
Policy states residential development generally only approved in designated areas, but alterations and extensions to existing property may be accepted if sympathetic to the character and appearance of the building and surrounding area. Officer assessed the amendments to the dwelling and leisure facilities as sympathetic given the site's existing residential use in open countryside/high landscape value area.
Housing Policy 16
Strategic policy states extension of non-traditional dwellings or those of poor/inappropriate form will not generally be permitted where it would increase public impact. Officer considered this material but found the proposal acceptable as it follows pre-application discussions for high-quality contemporary design on existing non-traditional dwelling.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to drawing no.s K173/P/10-01, K173/P/10-02, K173/P/10-03, K173/P/10-5 rev. A, K173/P/10-06, K173/P/10-07, K173/P/10-08 rev. A, K173/P/10-09, K173/P/11-01 rev. A, K173/P/12-01, K173/P/12-02 rev. A and K173/P/15-01 rev. A date stamped the 26th May 2009.
Aluminium roof colour
Prior to the commencement of development details of the external colour finish of the aluminium roof must be submitted to and agreed by the Planning Authority. The choice of colour should take account of the visual prominence of the application site within the area.
recommends approval of the above Planning Application
Do not oppose
Highways Division does not oppose the application; Lonan Parish Commissioners recommend approval.
Department of Transport Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose
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.
