6 February 2023 · Applicant request, acknowledged by Paul Thornley (Technical Officer)
Garage, Westend House, 7, Arbory Road, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1na
The proposal involved erecting a detached single storey building measuring 14.1m by 6.9m in the garden of Westend House to provide ancillary accommodation for a family member with Parkinson's Disease, featuring vertical timber boarding, hipped pitched natural slate roof and a flat roof section.
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No officer reasoning for a final decision exists as the application was withdrawn before determination. The DEFA Assistant Registered Buildings Officer recommended refusal, stating the substantial det…
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect or enhance the fabric and setting of Conservation Areas. Officer assessed the introduction of a substantial detached building as failing this test, altering the site's contribution to the Conservation Area's special character.
Environment Policy 34
In Conservation Areas and for pre-1920 buildings, prefers traditional materials. Vertical timber boarding not considered traditional for Castletown.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. Building's size, form and finishes deemed inappropriate, failing to protect special features.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Impact on special character of Conservation Area a material consideration, including setting and views. Site on boundary, with deliberate inclusion, harmed by visible new building.
General Policy 2
Permits development respecting site, surroundings, scale, design in line with Area Plan. Design statement claims compliance but consultee found Conservation Area harm.
Environment Policy 42
Backland development acceptable if satisfactory access and amenity space. Design statement references adequacy of 980m2 plot and approved access.
Environment Policy 3
Prohibits unacceptable loss of woodland. Design statement notes two fruit trees felled, proposes arboricultural method statement.
No significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking
DEFA Registered Buildings Officer recommends refusal due to harmful impact on Castletown Conservation Area character and setting; Highway Services has no objection; DOI Flood Risk Management defers pending Flood Risk Assessment.
Key concern: harm to character and setting of Castletown Conservation Area
DEFA RB Officer
ObjectionRecommendation: Refuse; The proposed introduction of a substantial detached building within this site... would clearly alter the existing appearance and character of this corner of the Conservation Area.; The size, wall finish and form of the proposed building is considered to be out of character with the Conservation Area
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking.
DOI Flood Risk Management Division
No CommentDEFFER; FRM will need to a Flood Risk Assessment showing how surface waters are mitigated in respect of decreased permeable surfaces over the site
