2 July 2007 · Planning Committee
Bluebell Cottage, Patrick Road, St. Johns, Isle Of Man, IM4 3bn
The proposal is for a detached garage (6m x 6m, ridge height 4m, pitched roof, cavity walls, 3 windows west elevation, 2 windows and door east elevation) on an existing gravelled garden area across the River Nebb, accessed via an existing bridge, including a new drive for turning.
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The officer noted the site's long planning history including prior approvals for extension to dwelling (PA 05/01356/B), change of use from tourist to residential (PA 04/00989/C with PDRs removed), and…
Policy OS/P/1 St John's Local Plan
Policy states: 'Other than those areas specifically designated for development or zoned predominately residential on the proposals map, no areas of open space shall be developed.' Officer assessed site as landscaped domestic garden not appearing as open space due to features/planting; garage ancillary to dwelling would not detract from open character nor be dominant. Tension from zoning vs existing residential curtilage established by history.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the plans and information submitted as part of this application and date stamped 1st March 2007.
Use restriction
The garage hereby approved may only be used for garaging and storage purposes incidental to the enjoyment of Bluebell Cottage and for no residential purpose.
River corridor
The adjoining watercourse is classified as a 'Main River' therefore an 8 metre deep corridor along the adjoining river banks must be maintained free of any development under the terms of the Land Drainage Act 1934. This is to enable the Department of Transport (or its successors) to carry out maintenance works on the river.
Do not oppose
No objection subject to conditions
No objection provided no development within 8m of watercourse and pollution safeguards
