11 October 2022 · Planning Committee
The Warren, Clanna Road, Santon, Isle Of Man, IM4 2hp
The application seeks permission to demolish the existing dwelling at The Warren and replace it with a larger modern-style house and integral garage on a reduced footprint compared to a previously approved scheme.
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The principle of a replacement dwelling was accepted based on prior approval under PA 21/00203/B, which established the site's suitability despite its countryside location, complying with General Poli…
General Policy 3
Presumes against development in countryside except for replacement of existing rural dwellings (per Housing Policies 12,13,14). Officer accepted as building on prior approval for replacement, with no change in circumstances.
Housing Policy 14
Replacement dwellings must not be substantially different in siting/size unless environmentally improved; floor area not >50% larger; design per Planning Circular 3/91 or high-quality modern. Exceeded 50% threshold but approved via exceptions for poor original form replaced by traditional character design, reduced visual impact, and environmental gains like energy efficiency.
Environment Policy 1
Protects countryside unless overriding need and no alternative. Acceptable due to replacement principle, environmental improvements (energy, biodiversity), and no adverse landscape effects.
Housing Policy 12
Supports replacement where original lacks merit and in active use. Officer confirmed original dwelling had no architectural merit and remained in use.
Environment Policy 4
Protects ecology/biodiversity. Condition imposed for Precautionary Working Method Statement for common lizard and invasive species.
Transport Policy 7
Requires 2 parking spaces per dwelling. Condition ensures provision before occupation; Highways had no objection.
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.
Wildlife protection
The development shall not take place other than in accordance with the Manx Wildlife Trust's Precautionary Working Method Statement for Common Lizard and Schedule 8 non-native invasive species submitted in support of the application. Reason: In the interests of protecting and enhancing the biodiversity of the environment, and to ensure that the development does not contravene Environment Policy 4 of the Strategic Plan.
No additional garages
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2012 (or any Order revoking and/or re-enacting that Order with or without modification), no garages or car ports shall be erected within the curtilage of the dwelling hereby approved, other than that expressly authorised by this approval, without the prior written approval of the Department. Reason: To control development in the interests of the amenities of the surrounding area.
No extensions or alterations
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2012 (or any Order revoking and/or re-enacting that Order with or without modification) no extension, enlargement or other alteration of the dwelling(s) hereby approved, other than that expressly authorised by this approval, shall be carried out, without the prior written approval of the Department. Reason: To control development in the interests of the amenities of the surrounding area.
Landscaping implementation
All planting, seeding or turfing comprised in the approved details of landscaping must be carried out in the first planting and seeding seasons following the completion of the development or the occupation of the dwelling, whichever is the sooner. Any trees or plants which within a period of five years from the completion of the development die, are removed, or become seriously damaged or diseased must be replaced in the next planting season with others of a similar size and species. Reason: The landscaping of the site is an integral part of the scheme and must be implemented as approved.
Parking and turning
The development hereby approved shall not be occupied or operated until the parking and turning areas have been provided in accordance with the approved plans. Such areas shall not be used for any purpose other than the parking and turning of vehicles associated with the development and shall remain free of obstruction for such use at all times. Reason: To ensure that sufficient provision is made for off-street parking and turning of vehicles in the interests of highway safety.
Do not oppose
Requested condition for Manx Wildlife Trust's Precautionary Working Method Statement for Common Lizard and Schedule 8 non-native invasive species
Supported the Precautionary Working Method Statement and enhancement of lowered sod hedge with stones for lizard basking
Highway Services Division has no objection to the replacement dwelling application, advising consideration of an EV charging point. Manx National Heritage and DEFA Ecosystem Policy Officer raise no objections but request conditions related to protecting common lizards during sod hedge works.
Key concern: common lizards protected under Schedule 5 of the IOM Wildlife Act 1990
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. The Applicant is advised to consider an electric vehicle charging point.
Manx National Heritage
Conditional No ObjectionCommon lizards are protected under Schedule 5 of the IOM Wildlife Act 1990 which makes it an offence to intentionally kill or injure them.; In order to mitigate against injury to this species we support the advice of the Manx Wildlife Trust that Precautionary Working Method Statement for Common Lizard must be undertaken prior to works to cut or lower the sod hedge.; We would ask that this be made a condition of the application should it be approved.
Conditions requested: Precautionary Working Method Statement for Common Lizard must be undertaken prior to works to cut or lower the sod hedge; enhancement of the lowered sod hedge by placing large stones along the top of the bank for use by common lizards as basking areas
DEFA Ecosystem Policy Officer
Conditional No ObjectionIn order to ensure that an offence is not committed under the Wildlife Act 1990, The Ecosystem Policy Team request that a condition is secured for the development to be undertaken in line with the Manx Wildlife Trust’s Precautionary Working Method Statement (PWMS): Common Lizard and Schedule 8 non-native invasive species.
Conditions requested: development to be undertaken in line with the Manx Wildlife Trust’s Precautionary Working Method Statement (PWMS): Common Lizard and Schedule 8 non-native invasive species
Highway Services Division
No ObjectionHighways Development Control notes the amendments uploaded on 22 August 2022 and continues to not oppose this proposal. HDM welcomes the proposed installation of an electric vehicle charging point.
Malew Parish Commissioners
No CommentCould you please forward this planning application to Santon Commissioners as it's not in Malew.
