15 June 2022 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
73, Silverburn Crescent, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 2dy
The proposal involves demolishing an existing flat roof conservatory and replacing it with a larger single storey rear extension measuring 7.1m long by 3.4m deep, with a flat roof matching the eaves height of the main bungalow, rendered to match the house, and featuring patio doors, windows, and roof lights.
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The officer assessed the proposal against the character of the site and streetscene, noting that the area features 1970s-style single storey bungalows with flat roof garages, porches, and the existing…
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 requires development to meet general standards for acceptable development without adverse visual or amenity impacts on neighbours or surroundings (paragraph 8.12.1). The officer assessed the extension's design, size, and location against this, finding no harm due to setbacks, subordinate scale, and compatibility with existing flat roof elements. Parts (b), (c), and (g) were specifically cited as complied with.
Strategic Policy 1
Strategic Policy 1 seeks to make best use of existing developed sites. The proposal was assessed as appropriate replacement within the curtilage of an existing bungalow.
Spatial Policy 5
Strategic Policy 5 requires new development to be of good design. The flat roof was evaluated in context and deemed acceptable despite general RDG guidance.
Strategic Policy 2 - Priority for new development to identified towns and villages
Spatial Policy 2 ensures development remains within settlement boundaries per spatial hierarchy. The site is in a 'Predominantly Residential' zone on the Area Plan for the South 2013.
Residential Design Guide section 7.0
Section 7 addresses good neighbourliness for extensions. The officer noted RDG examples of good/poor flat roof designs but found this case acceptable due to context, with no amenity harm and subordinate massing.
Section 2.2 of the Residential Design Guidance 2021
Section 2.2 addresses local distinctiveness. Applied to flat roof extensions matching the area's character.
Dormer Extensions
Section 4 provides guidance on extensions to existing dwellings, including flat roofs. Assessed as fitting the specific streetscene.
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 objection
No highways interest
Highway Services Division has no highways interest (NHI) in the application, indicating no significant negative impact on highway safety, network functionality or parking. Malew Parish Commissioners have no objections to the application.
Highway Services Division
No ObjectionFrom the Planning List 22 April 2022, there is no Highways HDC interest (NHI) in: 22/00478/B; these were found to have no significant negative impact upon the highway network. Highway Services HDC does not oppose (DNO)
Malew Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionMalew Parish Commissioners have no objections to the following planning applications. 22/00478/B 73 Silverburn Crescent A single storey rear extension to replace the existing conservatory
