5 September 2005 · Planning Committee
Ocean View, Baltic Road, Kirk Michael, Isle Of Man, IM6 1ef
The application sought full planning permission for a two-storey extension on the front of an existing traditional Manx cottage in the countryside, replacing an existing porch to add lounge space at ground floor and a bedroom with en-suite above.
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The officer considered the proposal unacceptable because the existing house is a traditional Manx cottage of traditional form and finish in an elevated countryside location, and additions must follow …
Guide to the design of residential development in the countryside
Circular 3/91 provides advice on extensions to traditional rural buildings, stating that L-shaped plans should be avoided. The officer assessed the two-storey front extension as creating an L-shaped plan, making it an awkward and unsympathetic addition visible from the highway. This tipped the balance against the proposal in the officer's view.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This permission relates to the erection of a two storey front extension as shown in drawing number AJ/1/05a received on 21st July 2005
Materials matching
The facing and roofing materials of the extension must match those of the existing building in all respects.
No adverse traffic impacts, subject to imposition of conditions
4 to 1 NO OBJECTION TO THE AMENDED PLAN SUBMITTED
DoT Highways raised no objection subject to parking and turning conditions; Michael Commissioners initially had no objection but later 4 to 1 no objection to amended plans with concern over suitability to attractive Manx cottage.
Key concern: extension is reviewed to be an unsuitable looking addition to what is an attractive Manx cottage
DoT Highways
Conditional No ObjectionNo adverse traffic impacts, subject to the imposition of the following conditions; To ensure adequate access and vehicle parking facilities and in the interests of road safety.
Conditions requested: Parking arrangements on site shall comply with the provisions of Manx Roads 1.; The access drive arrangements shall comprise a turning feature to permit a motor car to turn round within the site, so that the vehicle can emerge from the site in forward gear.
Michael Commissioners
No ObjectionNO OBJECTION
Michael Commissioners
No Objection4 to 1 NO OBJECTION TO THE AMENDED PLAN SUBMITTED; the submitted amended plan shows just the addition of a 1st storey window. However, the extension is reviewed to be an unsuitable looking addition to what is an attractive Manx cottage.
