20 July 2022 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Ballaman Manor, Ballnahowe, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6jf
The proposal involves adding a pitched roof dormer to the first-floor rear bathroom at The Coote, a traditional cottage on Ballnahowe Road in the countryside near Port Erin. The dormer measures approximately 2.5m wide, 2.2m high overall, and 2.3-4.3m deep, with materials matching the existing property.
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The officer assessed the principle of development under Housing Policy 15, which allows residential extensions in the countryside if they respect the form and appearance of the existing traditional pr…
Housing Policy 15
Housing Policy 15 requires extensions or alterations to traditional styled properties to respect the form and appearance of the existing property. The officer assessed the pitched roof dormer as subordinate and suitable, not distracting from traditional elements, thus complying despite the countryside location. This tipped the balance in favour of approval in a non-development zone.
Spatial Policy 5
Strategic Policy 5 requires new development to make a positive contribution to the Island's environment. The proposal was found to have minimal impact on the streetscene from public views, supporting compliance.
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 sets general development control standards linked to Residential Design Guidance. Assessed for design detail and neighbouring amenity, finding the dormer acceptable with no amenity impacts.
Environment Policy 1
Environment Policy 1 seeks to protect the countryside for its own sake. The extension was considered minimal impact due to its rear location and matching materials.
General Policy 3
General Policy 3 applies to development in non-development zones, requiring exception criteria. The site does not meet these, but Housing Policy 15 exception for respecting extensions allowed approval.
Community Policy 7
Community Policy 7 addresses reducing outbreak of fire. No new issues raised by the extension to existing dwelling.
Community Policy 11
Community Policy 11 concerns preventing criminal activity. No changes expected from the minor extension.
Infrastructure Policy 5
Infrastructure Policy 5 relates to water conservation. No increase in water usage or new run-off issues.
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 22/00688/B, indicating no objection.
Highway Services Division
No ObjectionFrom the Planning List 17 June 2022, there is no Highways HDC interest (NHI) in: ... 22/00688/B
