Officer Planning Report Recommendation
Application No.: 09/01036/B Applicant: Mr Wade Rogerson Proposal: Erection of extensions to provide a garage and additional living accommodation Site Address: Sheean Ny Marrey Main Road Kirk Michael Isle Of Man IM6 1ED ### Considerations Case Officer : Mr Steve Stanley Expected Decision Level: Senior Planning Officer ### Written Representations ### Consultations Consultee : Highways Division Notes: Do not oppose has no traffic management parking or road safety implications. Consultee : Michael Commissioners Notes: no objection. Consultee : Drainage Division Notes: No objection
Officer's Report
The Site
The application site relates to the detached property Sheean Ny Marrey, Main Road, Kirk Michael. The property is situated on the north western side of the road. The property is relatively new being the result of approved planning application 98/01984/B which was approved 11th May 1999.
The Proposal
This application seeks approval for the erection of an garage with a store above and the erection of a porch. The exterior walls of the proposed extensions would be finished in stone to contrast with the existing property.
Planning Status
The application site is located within an area identified as being residential use by the Kirk Michael Local Plan. The site is situated within the Kirk Michael Conservation Area. Within the Isle of Man Strategic Plan, the following policy is considered relevant:
Environmental Policy 35, which states:
"Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area, and will ensure that the special features contributing to the character and quality are protected against inappropriate development."
Planning History
The following previous planning applications are considered relevant in the assessment and determination of this application:
89/00697/A Approval in principle to erect a dwelling on site of garden. Permitted. 92/00759/B Erection of dwelling, plot adjacent to Michael Youth Centre. Permitted on Review. 95/00871/B Erection of dwelling, Land adjacent to Michael Youth Centre. Permitted on Review. 98/01984/B Erection of dwelling, Land adjacent to Michael Youth Centre. Permitted.
Representations
The Department of Transport Highways Division does not object to this application. The Department of Transport Drainage Division does not object to this application. Michael Commissioners do not object to this application.
Assessment
The main issues to be considered in the assessment of this application are whether the proposed development would have an adverse impact upon adjacent properties and whether the proposed extensions would preserve or enhance the existing dwelling and the surrounding conservation area.
On the first issue, due to the siting of the proposed works and the separation distance between adjacent properties, it is judged that there would be no unacceptable impacts upon the amenity of neighbouring properties. The window proposed on the side elevation has been omitted following concerns raised by Building Control.
In terms of the impact of the proposed development upon the surrounding area, it is considered that the garage extension would appear as subordinate to the existing dwelling by virtue of its height, the use of stone as an external finish and the forward projection of the extension. The porch would be of a modest scale and would have a Manx stone finish which would assist in tying the development together. It is judged that the character of the surrounding conservation area would be preserved by the proposed development.
Recommendation
Permit.
Party Status
It is considered that the following parties, who submitted comments, accord with the requirements of Planning Circular 1/06 and are therefore, afforded Interested Party Status:
The Department of Transport Highways Division The Department of Transport Drainage Division Michael Commissioners
Recommendation
Recommended Decision: Permitted
Date of Recommendation: 03.08.2009
