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
