6 October 2015 · Planning Committee
Thie Y Chleree, Church Road, Maughold, Isle Of Man, IM7 1as
The site is an existing dwelling in the Maughold Conservation Area, prominent in the streetscene near the church. The proposal involves removing non-original rear extensions added in 1991 and erecting a new two-storey rear extension with projections, a fully glazed link to the original house, zinc roof, roughcast rende…
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The officer assessed the proposal as a welcome contemporary intervention that enhances the character and appearance of the Maughold Conservation Area, replacing unsympathetic 1991 extensions with a de…
Strategic Policy 4
Requires protection/enhancement of conservation areas, landscape quality, and no unacceptable pollution. Officer found proposal enhances conservation area fabric and setting with no harm to landscape or pollution.
Environment Policy 1
Protects countryside unless overriding need. Site in countryside but proposal respects existing residential curtilage and enhances dwelling without adverse countryside impact.
Environment Policy 2
Protects Areas of High Landscape Value unless no harm. Proposal's limited visibility and enhancement to building form found not to harm landscape character.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving/enhancing conservation area character. Crucial policy; officer concluded proposal enhances area through improved design over existing extensions, successful contemporary-traditional mix, and contextually appropriate massing.
Housing Policy 15
Extensions to countryside properties limited to 50% floorspace increase unless exceptional. Proposal exceeds at 90% (34% ex-basement) but accepted exceptionally due to basement invisibility, replacement of poor existing fabric, and design merits.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with article 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Archaeological access
The person(s) undertaking the works hereby approved shall afford access at all reasonable times to any archaeologist nominated by the Department, and shall allow that archaeologist to observe the excavations and record items of interest and finds. Reason: Archaeological finds have recently been made in the immediate vicinity, and access will ensure that any archaeological remains and features are adequately recorded.
no objection
Maughold Parish Commissioners declared an interest due to ongoing land purchase discussions but provided comments raising concerns about scale, conservation, archaeology, and drainage, requesting input from other experts without a formal objection or support.
Key concern: scale of the proposals which indicate a 90% increase in floor area, which is clearly well beyond the guideline limit of 50% as stated in Housing Policy 15
Maughold Parish Commissioners
Members of the Commission note the location of the application site in the Maughold Conservation Officer and request that the Conservation Officer participates closely in the determination of this application.; Members have concerns about the scale of the proposals which indicate a 90% increase in floor area, which is clearly well beyond the guideline limit of 50% as stated in Housing Policy 15 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan.; Members request that MNH are consulted to ensure that any archaeology that may be present or uncovered at the application site is dealt with appropriately.; Members also request that the implications of the proposals on storm water drainage are closely assessed
