23 February 2009 · Acting Senior Planning Officer (delegated under Article 3(13) of Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
Close Mooar, Glen Darragh Road, Glen Vine, Isle Of Man, IM4 4be
The proposal at Close Mooar, Glen Darragh Road, Glen Vine, involved two two-storey projecting gable extensions (one front, one rear), revisions to a single-storey rear section, a lantern light, and a gable over an existing front window, with natural slate roofing, uPVC windows, and matching rendered walls.
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The officer noted that while the proposed extensions represented approximately 46% increase in floor area (measured externally), which complied with the 50% cap in Housing Policy 15, they failed to re…
Housing Policy 15
Requires extensions/alterations to traditionally styled countryside properties to respect proportion, form and appearance of existing property; only exceptionally over 50% floorspace. Officer found 46% floorspace compliant but design (asymmetric front gable, 27m side elevation) failed qualitative tests, disrupting balanced facade despite applicant's garden retention argument. No public visibility exception applies; future tree loss could expose it.
Do not oppose subject to the imposition of the following condition: Three off street parking spaces are required for this proposal
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