23 January 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
Land Adjacent To, Brackenthwaite, Postal Locality, Port Lewaigue, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 1ag
The site is a single-storey detached bungalow with pebble dash finish and concrete roof, located on a large plot north of the A15 road and MER railway line, screened by mature landscaping. The proposal involves modest changes including alterations to roof materials, painted render external finishes, a hipped roof over …
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The principal issue was the potential visual impact of the works on the countryside setting/landscape, given the property is a non-traditional 1970s-style bungalow lacking Manx vernacular features.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect the site and surroundings in terms of siting, layout, scale, form, design, and landscaping, and not adversely affect surrounding landscape or townscape character. The officer tested the modest extensions against (b) and (c), finding they respect the site without increasing visual impact due to screening and improvements.
Environment Policy 1
Protects countryside from developments that adversely affect it unless overriding need exists. The site is in countryside; officer found the resulting development does not adversely affect it, as works are modest and screened.
Housing Policy 15
Concerns extensions respecting the proportion, form, and appearance of the existing property. Assessed as compliant because extensions match and improve the existing bungalow's character.
Housing Policy 16
Generally does not permit extensions to non-traditional dwellings if increasing public impact. The 1970s bungalow is non-traditional; however, modest works improve appearance without increasing impact, overcoming policy tension.
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 highway implications
Highway Services HDC states they have no interest (NHI) in application 22/01464/B, indicating no highway concerns.
Highway Services HDC
No CommentHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: 22/01464/B
