6 December 2022 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
Brookside, Beach Road, Port St. Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5ng
The site is a traditional semi-detached dwelling on the northern side of Beach Road with an existing flat roof conservatory to the rear. The proposal replaces this conservatory with a taller single-storey masonry extension matching the footprint, featuring a flat roof with a lantern, no side windows, and a window and d…
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The officer assessed whether the slightly taller extension on the same footprint would cause visual or neighbouring amenity impacts.
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016 sets general development standards for residential development. Subsections (b, c, g) were tested against visual impact, amenity, and overall acceptability. The officer found compliance due to acceptable scale, design, and siting with no significant harm.
Residential Design Guide 2021
Provides advice on extensions (section 4.0) and amenity impacts (section 7.0). The proposal aligns with general principles, with flat roof and no side windows ensuring low massing and no overlooking.
Environment Policy 10
Covers flooding matters. Not strictly relevant but assessed; proposal replaces existing structure with no increased risk.
Environment Policy 13
Relates to potential flood risk. Far garden end shaded on maps but house unaffected; no new 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.
no objections
No highways interest
Highway Services Division has no interest in the application, and Port St Mary Commissioners raised no objections.
Highway Services Division
No Objectionthere is no Highways HDC interest (NHI) in: 22/01305/B
Port St Mary Commissioners
No Objection22/01305/B Brookside, Beach Road. Conversion of conservatory to a kitchen with flat roof to the rear elevation. There were no objections.
