23 January 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
Thie Ny Brough, Bradda Road, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6pr
The application sought permission for various alterations to a traditional two-storey Manx cottage-style detached dwelling, including replacing the lean-to conservatory roof with slate, adding French doors and Juliet balconies to the west gable at ground and first floor levels, removing one chimney stack, installing a …
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The officer considered the visual impact acceptable because the property is visible in part from the road and further afield but views are limited by topography and other properties, and the proposed …
General Policy 2
Requires general standards for acceptable development. The officer assessed the proposal against this as having acceptable visual and amenity impacts on the house, public views, and neighbours, given limited visibility and no worsening of the existing altered appearance.
Housing Policy 15
Seeks development to traditional properties to respect their existing qualities. Considered relevant due to the dwelling's traditional Manx cottage appearance, though modified over time; the works were found not to harm this further.
Housing Policy 16
Requires alterations not to make worse the appearance from public view. The officer tested the gable works, conservatory changes, and chimney removal, concluding they would not worsen public views given site context.
Residential Design Guide 2021
Provides general principles for residential design. The proposal was found to comply overall, supporting the acceptable visual and amenity impacts.
Community Policy 7
Relates to criminal activity. No changes expected beyond current occupation.
Community Policy 11
Relates to spread of fire. No increase in likelihood beyond existing arrangement.
Infrastructure Policy 5
Relates to water conservation. Considered relevant but no issues raised.
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.
in support
No Highways Interest
Highway Services Division has no interest and does not oppose the application, including after amendments. Port Erin Commissioners support the proposals and continue to support the amendments.
Highway Services Division
No Objectionthere is no Highways HDC interest (NHI) in: 22/01222/B; Highways Development Control notes the changed description and amendments uploaded on 30 November 2022. HDC continues to apply no highway interest to this proposal.
Highway Services Division
No ObjectionHDC continues to apply no highway interest to this proposal.
Port Erin Commissioners
SupportThe Board of Port Erin Commissioners considered the above application at its meeting on 8 November 2022 and has resolved to support the proposals.
Port Erin Commissioners
SupportThe Board of Port Erin Commissioners considered the above application amendments at its meeting held on Tuesday 13 December 2022 and has resolved to continue its support the proposals.
