2 December 2022 · Delegated - Principal Planner Jason Singleton
Ballacreg, Dreemskerry Hill, Maughold, Isle Of Man, IM7 1be
The proposal involves demolishing the existing single storey garage and rear conservatory at this 1940s/50s detached two-storey house on a hillside site, replacing them with a new single storey garage including living space in the roof, a part rear/part side single storey extension, and adding a two storey extension to…
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The principal issue was the potential visual impact of the extensions on the area and existing non-traditional 1940s/50s dwelling.
Environment Policy 1
Protects countryside outside settlements or development zones from adverse effects unless overriding national need. Officer assessed that amended extensions do not adversely affect the countryside due to reduced scale, stone cladding, and site screening, avoiding harm to landscape character.
Environment Policy 2
Protects Areas of High Landscape Value, prioritising landscape character unless no harm or essential location. Site in such area; amendments ensure no harm to character/quality when viewed distantly, with subordinate extensions blending via materials and positioning.
General Policy 3
Restricts development outside zoned areas except specified exceptions like replacement dwellings. Site not zoned; proposal qualifies as extension to existing rural dwelling, assessed as compliant given policy alignment via other housing/environment policies.
Housing Policy 16
Generally prohibits extensions to non-traditional dwellings that increase public visual impact. Non-traditional 1940s/50s dwelling; initial scheme would increase impact via mass/scale, but amendments reduce this, improving appearance without greater public visibility due to screening.
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 further alterations
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2012 (or any Order revoking and/or re-enacting that Order with or without modification) no extension, enlargement or other alteration of the dwelling(s) hereby approved, other than that expressly authorised by this approval, shall be carried out, without the prior written approval of the Department. Reason: To control development in the interests of the amenities of the surrounding area.
Materials approval
No development shall commence until a schedule of materials and finishes and samples of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces, including roofs, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The development shall not be carried out unless in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area.
no highway implications and continues to not oppose this proposal following amendments. Advised to consider electric vehicle charging point.
no objections to amended plans, noting they are an improvement in terms of size, scope and visual balance.
All consultees (DEFA Forestry, Highway Services, and Garff Commissioners) raised no objections to the application for extensions and alterations at Ballacregg, Dreemskerry Hill, Maughold.
DEFA Forestry
No ObjectionDo the Agriculture & Lands object to this application? YES ☐ NO ☒; Due to the distance between trees and the proposed footprint of the development, there is unlikely to be a detrimental impact to the surrounding trees.; No arboricultural information has been provided. Relevant considerations were assessed on site and the conclusion was made that the arboricultural impact will be very minor due to the distance between the proposed footprint of the development and the adjacent trees.; Conditions to be applied in the event that the application is approved: None.
Highway Services Division
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking.; The Applicant is advised to consider installing an electric vehicle charging point.
Highway Services Division
No ObjectionHighways Development Control notes the amendments uploaded on 31 October 2022 and continues to not oppose this proposal.; The Applicant is advised to consider installing an electric vehicle charging point.
Garff Commissioners
No ObjectionThere were no objections to these proposals.
Garff Commissioners
No ObjectionNo objections.; These amended plans were noted and studied in detail; the general consensus being that the amended proposals were an improvement on the original proposals in terms of size, scope and the visual balance of the building.
