30 March 2022 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
17, Kissack Road, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1np
The application sought approval for a single storey rear extension measuring 4.5m x 6.1m with a parapet walled flat roof featuring a central roof lantern, patio doors and windows, finished in matching render to the existing house, plus a flue on the external wall.
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The officer concluded the proposal is acceptable given the specific context of the existing property and surrounding streetscene, where flat roof features on garages, porches, and rear structures are …
General Policy 2
Requires development to meet general standards without adverse visual or amenity impacts on neighbours or surroundings (specifically b, c, g). The officer assessed the extension and flue as not causing significant harm to streetscene or amenities due to local flat roof prevalence and limited visibility.
Environment Policy 22
Addresses environmental and amenity considerations for development. Found compliant as proposal does not adversely affect character, appearance, or neighbour living conditions.
Residential Design Guide section 7.0
Provides guidance on good neighbourliness for extensions. Officer noted RDG outlines no 'one size fits all' for designs; flat roof accepted here as it fits existing massing and context.
Strategic Policy 1
Seeks best use of existing developed sites and good design. Proposal makes use of residential curtilage without adverse impacts.
Spatial Policy 5
Ensures good design in development. Flat roof extension aligns with surrounding features.
Strategic Policy 2 - Priority for new development to identified towns and villages
Development within settlement boundaries per spatial hierarchy. Site is in designated Residential area.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
No highways interest
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division issued two responses confirming no highways interest in the proposal, both before and after amendments.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 13.01.2022; Highways Development Control notes the amendments uploaded on 14 February 2022 and continues to have no highway interest in this proposal.
