26 November 2021 · Head of Development Management (delegated authority)
Wayside, St. Marys Road, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6jl
Miss Annabel Kneale applied to erect a rear extension to her home at Wayside, Saint Marys Road, Port Erin, Isle of Man. The extension featured a large flat roof and a first floor glazed balcony.
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The proposed extension's large flat roof finish was deemed to have an adverse visual impact on the existing dwelling and from public view, contrary to General Policy 2 (b and c) and the design princip…
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 (b and c) requires development to respect the character and appearance of its surroundings and avoid adverse visual impacts. The officer assessed the large flat roof as failing this test by harming the existing dwelling's appearance and public views. General Policy 2 (g) protects neighbouring amenity from overlooking; the balcony was found unacceptable for perceived overlooking into Droghadfayle House's garden.
Dormer Extensions
Section 4 sets design principles for residential extensions, emphasising appropriate roof forms. The flat roof was considered contrary to these principles due to its adverse visual impact on the dwelling and public realm.
Residential Design Guidance 7 (Impact on Neighbouring Properties)
Section 7 addresses privacy and overlooking in residential developments. The first floor glazed balcony's size, siting, and materials were deemed to cause unacceptable overlooking, harming neighbour amenity.
Port Erin Commissioners support the application; DOI Highways Division has no highways interest.
Port Erin Commissioners
SupportThe Board of Port Erin Commissioners discussed the above application at its meeting on 12th October 2021 and has resolved to support the application.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest
