4 March 2005 · Planning Committee
Hawthorne Cottage, Ballacraine, St. Johns, Isle Of Man, IM4 3lr
The proposal involved demolishing existing modest single-storey side extensions and a flat roof dormer at Hawthorne Cottage, a detached cottage on Peel Road, and replacing them with a two-storey rear extension.
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The Planning Committee refused the application because the extension's size and massing, particularly the 8.5m ridge length and its flush position with the existing gable, would have a detrimental imp…
would like to support this application, the property consists of limited accommodation and needs extending. This property belongs to a young local couple who should be encouraged to remain in the area. The Commissioners feel that although the extension will be visible when travelling towards Douglas this extension will not be obtrusive.
no views on the application, the application having been considered and having no adverse traffic impacts.
NO OBJECTION in principle subject to: 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).
Drainage Division issued no objection subject to surface water discharge conditions; Highways Division had no views/no objection; Fire and Rescue Service recommended refusal due to unsafe means of escape from first floor.
Key concern: mean of escape from first floor being inherently unsafe (staircase discharging into living room)
Drainage Division, Department of Transport
Conditional No ObjectionNO OBJECTION In principle subject to:; It is noted that the surface water from the property is to be discharged via a soakaway.
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 and the Sewerage Act 1999.; The use of soakaways 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.; The applicant is requested to supply the Division a copy of any Building Control Application in relation to the surface water discharge from this development.; These comments could be incorporated in the approval notice.
Highways Division, Department of Transport
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.
Isle of Man Fire And Rescue Service
ObjectionRecommend refusal due to mean of escape from first floor being inherently unsafe (staircase discharging into living room)
Isle of Man Fire And Rescue Service
No CommentI do not require to appear at the review hearing provided that the previously submitted written observations made on my behalf are taken into consideration by the Planning Committee.
