19 December 2022 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
Ballagarraghyn Cottage, Main Road, St. Johns, Isle Of Man, IM4 3lh
The proposal involves erecting a two-storey gable-ended extension on the western side of an existing asymmetric detached dwelling in the countryside, comprising a ground-floor sauna and first-floor bedroom with rear balcony and decking access.
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The officer assessed the two-storey side extension as having an acceptable visual impact because it matches the height, roof gradients, and materials of the lower 'house' section of the asymmetric, no…
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 applies to development in countryside areas. The officer found the proposal compliant due to acceptable visual impact on the dwelling, streetscene, and surroundings, with no adverse amenity or highway effects.
Housing Policy 15
Housing Policy 15 restricts extensions to 50% of original floorspace for traditionally styled dwellings. The officer determined this did not strictly apply due to the non-traditional asymmetric massing and layout; the extension respects proportions without harm.
Housing Policy 16
Housing Policy 16 concerns house extensions in countryside. The gable design, matching materials, and subordinate positioning to the existing barn section ensured accordance, aligning with Residential Design Guidance on side extensions.
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.
Materials approval
All external facing and roofing materials to be used shall match those of the existing building. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area.
no objection
no significant negative impact
Highway Services and German Parish Commissioners both have no objection to application 22/00744/B for alterations and erection of a 2 storey extension at Ballagarraghyn Cottage.
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.; Highways Development Control notes the amendments uploaded on 28 November 2022 and continues to not oppose this proposal.
Highway Services Division
No ObjectionHighways Development Control notes the amendments uploaded on 28 November 2022 and continues to not oppose this proposal.
German Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionMy Commissioners have no objection to this application.
German Commissioners
No ObjectionMy Commissioners have no objection to the following applications 22/0744 alterations and erection of 2 storey extension Ballagarraghyn Cottage Main Road Greeba amendment
