15 June 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Savannah, Clay Head Road, Baldrine, Isle Of Man, IM4 6dl
The proposal at the elevated, modern detached dwelling 'Savannah' involves a cantilevered timber deck wrapping around the entire house over a steel structure with glass balustrades, new timber decks on retaining walls, fencing and retaining wall along the southern boundary, and creation of parking bays west of the hous…
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The officer assessed that the proposal would not harm the appearance of the dwelling or character of the rural area, as the contemporary timber decking, stone/render/timber finishes, and glass balustr…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/design/landscaping, not adversely affect landscape character, amenity, ecology/trees/habitats, provide highway safety/parking, and avoid flood risk. Officer found proposal complies as it fits modern dwelling, screened by landscaping, enhances ecology, removes poor trees without harm, and provides compliant parking in low flood risk area.
Environment Policy 3
Protects trees and landscape features. Removal of poor quality trees accepted by DEFA Forestry with no replanting needed due to wildlife landscaping scheme.
Environment Policy 4
Protects ecology and habitats. Vegetation loss mitigated by landscape scheme enhancements (wildflower meadow, boxes, log piles) accepted by DEFA, achieving biodiversity gain over existing.
Environment Policy 42 - character and need to adhere to local distinctiveness
New development must reflect local character/identity in buildings/landscape. Modern decking/landscaping in keeping with contemporary dwelling in rural valley with mature landscaping, not harming character or views.
Transport Policy 7
Requires parking per standards. DOI confirmed no highway safety impact; condition secures parking/turning per approved drawing.
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.
Landscaping and wildlife enhancements
The on-site Landscaping and wildlife enhancements detailed within the Landscape Scheme prepared by Barry Holdsworth Ltd (Horticulture Consultancy) dated 9 March 2023 and shown in the landscape plan (Drawing No. Sht-2) received 26 April 2023, shall be created and managed in accordance with the details indicated on these documents. The wildflower meadow shall be prepared and sown in the nearest planting season following construction of the parking bays. The various wildlife enhancements should be put in place prior to construction commencing. The development shall not be carried out other than in accordance with the approved plans. The on-site Landscaping and wildlife enhancements areas shall be retained thereafter. Reason: In the interests of protecting and enhancing the biodiversity of the environment.
Bird strike prevention
Notwithstanding the details shown on the approved plans, all glass balustrades/balconies shall be installed with measures to prevent bird strikes to be either etchings on the glass or use of ultraviolet decals. Reason: To prevent bird strikes, due to proximity of nearby nesting birds.
Parking and access
The access, parking and turning areas shall be carried out in full accordance with the details shown on drawing No. 2014_103 rev C. 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: In the interest of highway safety.
no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking
content with landscape scheme and plan for suitable ecological mitigation; specific locations recommended for wildlife boxes; conditions requested for landscaping/wildlife enhancements and bird strike prevention
no objection to removal of poor quality trees; concerns on middle deck proximity to retained tree addressed by scheme revision
style, scope, and size visually in keeping with modern dwelling; no objections
Garff Commissioners, Highway Services, DEFA Biodiversity, and DEFA Forestry all raised no objections to application 22/01088/B after review, with DEFA Biodiversity initially requesting ecological mitigation that was later confirmed as satisfactory and specific conditions requested.
Key concern: net loss for biodiversity from habitat removal
Garff Commissioners
No ObjectionThe consensus was that the style, scope, and size of the decking, etc was visually ‘in keeping’ with the modern style of the main dwelling. There were no objections to the proposals.
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.
DEFA Biodiversity
Conditional No Objectionthe proposed works will result in a net loss for biodiversity, contrary to Strategic Policy 4 (b); ecological mitigation should be provided on site
Conditions requested: plans...showing ecological mitigation to be incorporated on site; plan for the responsible removal of montbretia
DEFA Biodiversity
Conditional No Objectionwe are content with the details contained in Barry Holdsworth Ltd’s Landscape Scheme and Landscape Plan, both dated March 2023, and that suitable ecological mitigation has now been proposed.; In 2004 the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) estimated that up to 100 million birds strike glass each year in the UK
Conditions requested: on-site landscaping and wildlife enhancements to be undertaken in accordance with the details contained in Barry Holdsworth Ltd’s Landscape Scheme dated March 2023; measures to be put in place to prevent bird strikes on the glass balustrade - Measures could include use of etching, ultraviolet coatings or decals; all cutting be undertaken outside of the nesting bird season (March - August inclusive)
DEFA Forestry
Conditional No ObjectionThe trees indicated for removal are of fairly poor quality and I have no objection to their removal.; I do have concerns, however, regarding the proximity of the ‘middle deck’ to the large retained tree
Conditions requested: applicant seeks arboricultural advice as to whether there will be conflict with the rooting area of this tree, and how any conflict will be addressed
