7 June 2006 · Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
Yn Darragh, Darragh, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6jb
The proposal at Yn Darragh, Darragh, Port Erin involved replacing the front porch, converting the house's integral garage to living accommodation with a 2.5m ridge height increase via a first floor extension, and building a new detached double garage (5.8m x 7.3m x 5.2m high) 15m southwest of the house in a wooded, slo…
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The officer noted an existing garage within the house fabric, making the new detached garage unnecessary except to enable more living space, effectively intensifying residential use.
Port Erin Local Plan (Mixed Use zoning)
Eastern site part designated 'Res' (residential); western part designated Open Space. Proposal's new garage encroaches into Open Space, an attractive unspoiled area with trees not allocated for development. Officer assessed this as detrimental to appearance and character, failing to respect designations.
Approved
Mixed responses to planning application 06/00182/B: DOT Highways objected due to inadequate sight lines and unsafe access; Fire Service raised safety concerns about means of escape; Port Erin Commissioners approved; SPMCE objected on heritage grounds; resident objected on stability and access issues.
Key concern: Inadequate sight lines and unsafe access/egress from proposed driveway
DOT Highways Division
ObjectionObjection:; The proposed driveway does not permit safe access/egress by vehicles.; The application does not provide adequate sight lines for the proposed access on to the highway.
Port Erin Commissioners
SupportThe above application was considered by my Commissioners at their Meeting held on the 21st February, 2006. I am directed to inform you the application has been Approved.
Isle of Man Fire And Rescue Service
Conditional No ObjectionARCHITECT TO CONSULT WITH THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT AS THE MEANS OF ESCAPE FROM EXISTING TO PROPOSED 1ST FLOOR WAYOUT IS INHERENTLY UNSAFE.
Conditions requested: Architect to consult with the Fire Safety Department
Society for the Preservation of the Manx Countryside and Environment
ObjectionPerhaps more importantly, I am reliably informed that this is the former home of the painter WILLIAM HOGGATT [1878-195?]* and where he had his STUDIO. The cottage was considered for Listing and also for a Blue Plaque. It is reputed to be the second oldest building in Port Erin.; Perhaps some further though should be given to the alterations in this context?
