13 July 2022 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
17, Cleiy Rhennee, Kirk Michael, Isle Of Man, IM6 1ht
The proposal involves erecting a small lean-to front porch measuring 2.175m by 2.175m and installing aluminium bi-folding doors measuring 3m by 2.1m on the south side elevation of an existing two-storey detached dwelling in a small residential cul-de-sac.
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The officer assessed the proposal against character and appearance under GP2 (b,c), noting a presumption in favour of extensions to existing properties per paragraph 8.12.1 of the Strategic Plan where…
General Policy 2
GP2 sets general standards for acceptable development, including character/appearance (b,c) and neighbouring amenity (g). The officer assessed the porch and bi-folding doors as compliant, with the porch adding interest to the streetscene and doors having minimal impact; no adverse effects on amenity. This tipped the balance in favour of approval per paragraph 8.12.1 presumption for extensions.
Residential Design Guide 2021
Provides guidance on good neighbourliness and overlooking for residential alterations. The bi-folding doors were assessed as not increasing overlooking or amenity impacts beyond existing, making the proposal compliant overall.
Community Policy 7
Requires reducing outbreak of fire. No new issues raised by the extension to existing dwelling.
Community Policy 11
Aims to prevent criminal activity. Proposal not expected to create changes or new issues.
Infrastructure Policy 5
Concerns water conservation. Porch will not increase water usage; runoff dealt with as per existing dwelling.
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.
Highway Services Division has no highways interest (NHI) in application 22/00628/B, indicating no objection.
Highway Services Division
No ObjectionFrom the Planning List 17 June 2022, there is no Highways HDC interest (NHI) in: 22/00628/B
