12 May 2009 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
Greenhill, Jurby Road, Andreas, Isle Of Man, IM7 2ej
The application sought approval in principle to demolish an existing two-storey detached dwelling (169 sqm) and a substantial two-storey barn (208 sqm), plus smaller outbuildings, and replace them with a larger dwelling (indicative plans showing 100% floor area increase over existing house) and detached garage/store on…
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The site is within unzoned 'Woodland Land' countryside, so General Policy 3(d) permits replacement of existing rural dwellings per Housing Policy 14.
General Policy 3
Restricts development outside zoned areas but exceptionally permits replacement of existing rural dwellings per Housing Policies 12-14. Officer applied para (d) as site has established residential use in countryside.
Housing Policy 14
Requires replacement dwellings generally on existing footprint, no more than 50% larger floor area, traditional design; exceptionally allows larger where replacing poor-form dwelling with traditional character or achieving environmental improvement. Officer found 100% house increase acceptable as barn/outbuildings removal reduces overall site impact and improves countryside appearance; poor existing form justified upgrade.
Time limit and reserved matters
This approval is in principle only and will remain valid for a period of two years within which time no development may take place until such time as details of the reserved matters (siting, design, external appearance, internal layout, means of access, landscaping) have been approved by the Planning Authority. Such reserved matters should form the subject of a single application.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the approval in principle for the demolition of existing dwelling and barn and erection of a replacement dwelling with detached garage/store as proposed in the submitted documents and drawings Location 1, Location 2, HP-392-1, HP-392-2, HP-392-3, HP-392-4, HP-392-5 HP-392-6 all received on 24th November 2008.
Bat survey
Prior to the demolition of the buildings within the site a bat survey should be carried out between the months of May and August. The applicant is advised to discuss such a survey with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Wildlife and Conservation Division.
Demolition of existing dwelling
Prior to the occupation of the proposed dwelling the existing dwelling "Greenhill" is to be demolished.
No objection
Do not oppose subject to conditions on parking, turning, visibility splays
