25 January 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
The Level Inn, The Level, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4ag
The proposal involves erecting a two-storey extension on the western side of the property, measuring approximately 5.240m by 4.622m with an overall height of 5.85m. This follows a previous refusal (PA22/01233/B) for a similar extension due to its unacceptable flat roof impacting the dwelling's appearance and streetscen…
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The proposal was approved because it provides a suitable extension in terms of form, mass, and design to an existing residential property, complying with General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic …
General Policy 2
GP2 sets general standards for acceptable development, including character/appearance (b,c) and neighbouring amenity (g). The officer assessed the extension's pitched roof as matching the dwelling and streetscene, unlike the prior flat-roof refusal, and confirmed minimal amenity impact due to no new windows.
Environment Policy 42
Requires new development to take account of existing character and identity. The proposal was found acceptable as it respects the area's character through compatible roofing.
Community Policy 7
Addresses reducing outbreak of fire. No new issues raised as extension to existing dwelling.
Community Policy 11
Prevents criminal activity. No changes expected from extension to existing dwelling.
Infrastructure Policy 5
Concerns water conservation. No increase in water usage; run-off as per existing.
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 highways interest
support the application
Highway Services HDC has no interest in the application; Arbory and Rushen Parish Commissioners support it; DOI Highways has drainage comments requiring applicant compliance with no surface water runoff onto highway.
Key concern: surface water runoff onto public highway
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: ... 22/01491/B
Arbory and Rushen Parish Commissioners
Supportf) 22/01491/B Glen Chass, The Level. Alterations and extensions to dwelling.; The following applications were supported by the Commissioners.
DOI Highways
Conditional No ObjectionAllowing surface water runoff onto a public highway would contravene Section 58 of the Highway Act 1986 and guidance contained in section 11.3.11 of the Manual for Manx Roads.; Recommendation: the applicant is to acknowledge and comply with the above clauses.
Conditions requested: the applicant is to acknowledge and comply with the above clauses; Recommendation: the applicant is to acknowledge and comply with the above clauses
