22 November 2022 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Ballaquine Farm, Glen Roy, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7qe
The proposal involves replacing the existing front porch on a traditional farmhouse in a rural area not zoned for development. The new porch is small-scale at 2.2m wide by 1.52m deep and 2.375m high, featuring a wooden door, lead sheet roof, and detailing that mirrors the existing porch including pillars.
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The officer assessed the principle of development in a non-zoned countryside location under Housing Policy 15, which permits extensions to traditionally styled properties where they respect the propor…
Housing Policy 15
Requires extensions to traditionally styled properties to respect proportion, form, and appearance of the existing property. The officer tested the porch's small scale, mirroring of existing pillars and detailing, finding it subordinate and non-detracting from the traditional farmhouse, thus permissible in countryside despite non-zoned status.
General Policy 2
Sets general development control standards including residential design and neighbour amenity. Assessed for impact on neighbouring amenity; small stature and distance from neighbours meant no effect. Also considered for detail of design.
General Policy 3
Prohibits development outside zoned areas except specific exceptions, which do not include dwelling extensions. However, overridden by Housing Policy 15 for traditional property extensions that do not detract from countryside.
Spatial Policy 5
Requires new development to make a positive contribution to the Island's environment. The proposal was found acceptable in character and appearance terms.
Environment Policy 1
Prevents development adversely affecting the site or surroundings except in exceptional circumstances. No adverse impacts identified.
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.
do not oppose
Highway Services Division stated no highways interest (NHI) in the application, indicating no significant impact. Garff Commissioners raised no objection, noting the minor increase in porch size with no significant visual impact.
Highway Services Division
No Objectionthere is no Highways HDC interest (NHI) in: 22/01195/B
Garff Commissioners
No Objectionthe increase in size of the proposed porch was minor and it was agreed that there would be no significant visual impact. No objection.
