11 December 2003 · Minister for Local Government and the Environment
Ballachrink, Glen Road, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4hw
The proposal was for a conservatory (approximately 5.5m x 5m) projecting from the front elevation of a traditional 18th century farmhouse at Ballachrink, Glen Road, Colby, to provide additional living space for a family with three teenage sons.
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The Planning Committee refused as 'the proposed conservatory extension located to the front of the property would appear as a discordant and overly dominant feature and detract from the character and …
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall be commenced before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Materials approval
Prior to the commencement of any works, there must be submitted to and approved by the Planning Committee details of the proposed conservatory and the materials to be used in its construction.
no views, no adverse traffic impacts
no objection subject to no discharge of surface water to foul drainage and soakaway approval
no comments to make
Drainage Division raised no objection subject to conditions prohibiting surface water discharge to foul systems and requiring soakaway approval; Highways Division and Arbory Parish Commissioners had no comments or objections.
Department of Transport Drainage Division
Conditional No ObjectionNO OBJECTION in principle, but subject to:; In the event that this application is granted approval, we should be grateful if the above comments could be included in the schedule of 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.; The use of soak-aways are subject to Building Control approval and if this approval is not granted, the Drainage Division would not give permission for the discharge of surface water into the existing foul system and an alternative means of disposal would have to be sought.
Department of Transport Drainage Division
Conditional No ObjectionNO OBJECTION In principle subject to:; In the event that this application is approved I should be grateful if these comments could be incorporated in the approval notice.
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.; The use of soak-aways are subject to Building Control approval and if this approval is not granted, the Drainage Division would not give permission for the discharge of surface water into the existing foul system and an alternative means of disposal would have to be sought.
Department of Transport Highways Division
No ObjectionThe Highways Division of the Department of Transport has no views on the following application, the application having been considered and having no adverse traffic impacts.
Arbory Parish Commissioners
No CommentI confirm that the Commissioners have considered the above application and have no comments to make.
Arbory Parish Commissioners
No CommentI confirm that the Commissioners have considered the above application and have no comments to make.
The original application (03/00627/B) for a conservatory projecting 9m from the front was amended to 5.5m following officer discussions but refused on 5 December 2003 (confirmed on review 2 February 2004) as it would appear discordant and overly dominant, detracting from the dwelling's character. Appellants argued need for family living space, site constraints rejecting side extension, traditional glasshouse design, secluded private garden location, and enhancement by removing poor porch and uncharacteristic window. Council defended refusal citing dominance despite amendments and quoting prior appeal precedent on design standards. Inspector found the conservatory of acceptable design in its particular secluded context with site-specific benefits outweighing harm, distinguishing from the cited precedent, and recommended allowance subject to conditions on materials and time limit.
Precedent Value
Even secluded sites demand high design standards, but proposals improving existing anomalies on traditional buildings can succeed if design is acceptable and alternatives unfeasible. Future applicants should provide detailed justification of family needs, site constraints, and design precedents like Manx glasshouses.
Inspector: J Trevor Graham
