16 November 2022 · Delegated - Principal Planner Abigail Morgan
Tamarisk, Main Road, Kirk Michael, Isle Of Man, IM6 1aj
The proposal involves demolishing the existing two-storey dwelling known as Tamarisk and erecting a replacement two-storey detached house with dual-pitched hipped roofs, solar panels, integrated garage, front and rear terraces with balustrades, finished in white render and timber cladding.
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The officer concluded that the proposed development constitutes a high standard of design, making a more efficient use of the site by providing additional and enhanced residential accommodation within…
General Policy 2
Requires general development considerations including design, character, amenity (b,c,g). Officer assessed the high-quality design, neutral impact on Conservation Area, and acceptable neighbour amenity impacts as compliant, with conditions for materials and privacy.
Environment Policy 35
Governs development in Conservation Areas, requiring preservation or enhancement of character. Amended roof form reduced bulk, preserved character despite larger scale on generous plot, overcoming initial objection.
Environment Policy 42 - character and need to adhere to local distinctiveness
Requires designs to respect locality character and identity. Revised scheme's subservient wing, hipped roofs, and materials (to be conditioned) better match vernacular, not unduly prominent amidst two-storey neighbours.
Strategic Policy 3 - To respect the character of our towns and villages
Supports development in Service Villages. Site within settlement boundary zoned predominantly residential, presumption in favour of replacement dwellings if no adverse impacts.
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
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, render and timber, 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.
Obscure glazing on southern flank windows
Prior to the occupation of the development hereby approved, the first-floor windows in the southern flank elevation shall be fitted with obscure glazing and non-opening up to 1.7m above finished floor level, and thereafter maintained in perpetuity. Reason: In the interest of safeguarding the privacy of the adjacent residential property.
Privacy screen on northern terrace
Prior to the occupation of the development hereby approved, the 1.8m high obscure glazed privacy screen shall be installed in the northern flank elevation of the first-floor rear terrace, as shown on the approved plans, and thereafter maintained in perpetuity. Reason: In the interest of safeguarding the privacy of the adjacent residential property.
Development would have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking. Continues to not oppose development upon receipt of amended plans.
Additional information provided considered acceptable with no further comments to make.
DEFA RB Officer initially objected due to impact on Kirk Michael Conservation Area character but later accepted amended plans; Highway Services found no significant highway impacts and did not oppose; drainage consultees raised initial concerns about surface water runoff but ultimately had no objections after amendments.
Key concern: impact on character of Kirk Michael Conservation Area from non-characteristic form, materials and massing
DEFA Assistant Registered Buildings Officer
ObjectionRecommendation: Refuse; the demolition of the existing bungalow and replacement with the two storey property as proposed does not protect, preserve or enhance the character of the conservation area; contrary to section 18 of the Act, strategic policy 4 and environment policies 35 and 42 of the Strategic Plan, and policies CA/2 and CA/4 of PPS 1/01
DEFA Assistant Registered Buildings Officer
No Objectionthe amended roof profile, form, and mix of materials is such that on balance the scheme would not affect adversely the character of the vicinity, and as such the overall character of the conservation area could be judged to be preserved
Highway Services Division
No ObjectionHighway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking
Highway Services Division
No ObjectionHighways Development Control notes the amendments uploaded on 11 October 2022 and continues to not oppose this proposal
Highway Services Division
No ObjectionHighways Development Control notes the additions uploaded on 25 October 2022 and continues to not oppose this proposal
DOI Highways Drainage
Conditional No ObjectionRecommendation: Please provide additional information of the drainage system to demonstrate surface water runoff will not drain onto the public highway
Conditions requested: provide additional information of the drainage system to demonstrate surface water runoff will not drain onto the public highway
DOI Highways Drainage
Conditional No ObjectionAllowing surface water runoff onto a public highway
Conditions requested: lease confirm that the whole site is below the level of the highway
DOI Highways Drainage
Conditional No ObjectionAllowing surface water runoff onto a public highway
Conditions requested: The applicant should be aware off and demonstrate compliance with the clauses above
Manx Utilities Drainage
No CommentManx Utilities are unable to comment on the drainage as no drainage information or plans have been submitted
Conditions requested: provide me with a plan and information on how foul and surface water will be discharged
Manx Utilities Drainage
No ObjectionManx Utilities are happy with the soakaway and have no further comments to issue
