23 November 2022 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
29, Maghergarran, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6bz
The site at 29 Maghergarran in Port Erin is a lightning-damaged semi-detached two-storey dwelling in a modern residential estate on the edge of the built-up area. The proposal involves demolishing the damaged structure and erecting an identical replacement dwelling, matching the previous design from ground floor up, in…
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The proposals involve rebuilding a lightning-damaged dwelling exactly as it previously existed, resulting in a 'like for like' development that is identical to its semi-detached neighbour.
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 from the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016 supports development within settlement boundaries that accords with other plan policies. The officer assessed the like-for-like rebuild as neutral in impact with no substantial planning issues, thus compliant due to the strong fallback position of the existing dwelling.
Housing Policy 4
Housing Policy 4 from the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016 is relevant for housing development. The proposal for replacement housing in a residential area within boundaries was found acceptable as it matches the existing scale and character without 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 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Materials matching neighbour
All external facing and roofing materials used shall match those of the existing building in respect of the semi-detached neighbour at No.28 Maghergarran. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area.
support
no significant negative impact
no objections, but seeking considerate construction practices
Highway Services Division has no objection to the application finding no significant negative impact on highway safety, network functionality or parking. Port Erin Commissioners support the application. DOI Highways Drainage requests additional drainage information to ensure no surface water runoff onto the public highway.
Key concern: surface water runoff onto public highway
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.
Port Erin Commissioners
SupportThe Board of Port Erin Commissioners considered the above application at its meeting held on 9 August 2022 and has resolved to support the application.
DOI Highways Drainage
Conditional No ObjectionAllowing surface water runoff onto a public highway would contravene Section 58 of the Highway Act 1986 and guidance contained in section 11.3.11 of the Manual for Manx Roads.; Recommendation: Please provide additional information of the drainage system to demonstrate surface water runoff will not drain onto the public highway.
Conditions requested: Please provide additional information of the drainage system to demonstrate surface water runoff will not drain onto the public highway.
