**Document:** Proposed Extension Planning Statement **Application:** 17/00937/B — Alterations and erection of a two storey extension **Decision:** Refused **Decision Date:** 2017-12-07 **Parish:** German **Document Type:** report / planning_statement **Source:** https://planningportal.im/a/22990-german-25-ballatessan-meadow-alteration-extension/documents/1326720 --- # Proposed Extension Planning Statement ## Proposed Extension to 25 Ballatessan, Peel ### Planning Statement ### Read in conjunction with documents as per attached issue note ### 1700937 1 Introduction This statement has been prepared in support of an application for an extension to the side of the existing house. It seeks to identify and explain the various consultations undertaken and factors considered relevant. 2 Site The site extends to approximately 300 sqm ( 350 sq yds) being the curtilage of one half of a pair of semi-detached dwellings. The house was built in c. 2004 with an appearance common to those in other parts of the estate. Since construction the planting at the bottom of the garden has matured and a garden shed has been built. 3 Survey As the boundary to the east of the site is not parallel to the gable end of the property and as this boundary will very much dictate the size and position of any new building, a topographical survey has been commissioned and this is included in the application. 4 Planning policy The site is in an existing residential area such that the principle of an extension is considered acceptable but it will require the detail design to respect established planning criteria. Consultations were held with the Planning Department and Sarah Corlett, Planning Officer. As a result it was considered paramount that the design of the new building should respect neighbours' outlook and privacy. 5. Parking The layout of the estate road is such that the siting of No 25 is well back from the pavement and it is possible to park two cars on the existing driveway in front of No 25 with the second adjacent to the gable wall of No 27. In the IOM Strategic Plan Appendix 7, Parking Standards, Para A.7.1 Residential states that "at least one (parking space) should be within the curtilage of the dwelling and behind the front of the dwelling". Given that two spaces remain available setting the extension back 3.0 m , rather than a full car length is considered to meet the spirit of this standard and hopefully is acceptable 6 Services 7 Detail Design As an extension to an existing domestic dwelling it is considered that all services are available for the building but the various authorities will be contacted as and when building work progresses to establish their detailed requirements. As noted, advice has been received from Sarah Corlett, Planning Officer, and an initial two-storey design has been modified to reduce its bulk. At the rear, the line and pitch of the roof to the main building is extended down to first floor level and a dormer window provided to the new bedroom. The new bathroom to the front of house has been accommodated under a lower lean-to roof. At upper floor level in particular care has been taken to position windows such that there is no overlooking and the finishes reflect those of the existing building. 8 Conclusion The curtilage of the house is generous and permits development while retaining minimum parking standards. The extension is not detrimental to the neighbours or other properties in the area. It is of domestic scale appropriate to its setting such that we would ask that approval be granted for this proposal. MARSHALL CRYER ARCHITECTS The Old School House Cronkbourne Braddan Isle of Man IM4 4QH Tel 01624 661460 Fax 01624 661464 E-Mail marchitects@manx.net PROJECT Proposed Extension to 25 Ballatessan PEEL IM5 1DU CLIENT Ms Jennifer Alice Cryer Ref 941/3 DRAWING ISSUE NOTE Dwg No Dwg Title OS Location Plan OS Block Plan S1 Layout as Existing S2A Site Plan/Site Survey PA5 Plans as Proposed PA6 Elevations as Proposed Planning Statement Distribution Planning Directorate 4 Client 1 File 1 Comments Issued for Planning Approval Signed Date 29 August 2012 --- *Data sourced from the Isle of Man public planning register under the [Isle of Man Open Government Licence](https://www.gov.im/about-this-site/open-government-licence/).* *Canonical page: https://planningportal.im/a/22990-german-25-ballatessan-meadow-alteration-extension/documents/1326720*