16 June 2021 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
1, Ballafurt Close, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6hs
The proposal involves extending the existing large flat-roofed rear dormer on a detached dormer bungalow to bring it almost to the gable facing Ballafurt Road, on a site that slopes higher than the road with existing flat-roofed annexes, porch, and garages.
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The officer assessed the proposal against General Policy 2, which sets general standards for development, and the Residential Design Guidance, which advises on designing extensions including dormers.
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 sets out general standards for development. The officer assessed the dormer extension against it and found full compliance, as the proposal met design standards without adverse impacts on amenity, highways, or flooding. No specific tensions were noted.
Residential Design Guide 2021
The guidance advises on designing new houses, extensions, and alterations, specifically suggesting flat-roofed dormers should be avoided on traditional properties but are appropriate on modern 1960s/70s bungalows or where the area is characterised by them. The officer tested the proposal against this, confirming the property qualifies under the exception due to its modern bungalow style and existing flat-roofed dormers and annexes; the extension was deemed acceptable as it does not significantly increase impact and adds symmetry.
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 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
advise that they support the application
no highway interest in the application
no flood risk interest in the application
Port Erin Commissioners support the application, while DOI Flood Risk Management and DOI Highways Division both confirm no interest in the proposal.
Port Erin Commissioners
SupportThe Board of Port Erin Commissioners discussed the above application at its meeting on 11th May 2021 and has resolved to support the application.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Flood Risk Management Division
No CommentNFRMI; No Flood Risk Management interest
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No CommentNo Highways Interest; NHI
