**Document:** Planning Officer Report Recommendation **Application:** 10/00151/B — Alterations and erection of extensions to dwelling house **Decision:** Permitted **Decision Date:** 2010-04-14 **Parish:** Michael **Document Type:** report / officer_report **Source:** https://planningportal.im/a/35896-michael-cronk-olaf-ballamoar-lane-ballaugh-alteration-dwelling/documents/1348035 --- # Planning Officer Report Recommendation **Application No.:** ** 10/00151/B ** **Applicant:** ** Park Properties Ltd ** **Proposal:** ** Alterations and erection of extensions to dwelling house ** **Site Address:** ** - Cronk Olaf - Ballamoar Lane - Ballaugh - Isle Of Man - IM7 5EE ### Considerations **Case Officer:** Mr Gary Barr ** **Photo Taken:** ** 22.03.2010 ** **Site Visit:** ** 22.03.2010 ** **Expected Decision Level:** ** Senior Planning Officer ### Written Representations - **Ballamoar Ballamoar Lane** Ballaugh Isle Of Man | Interest expressed ### Consultations **Consultee:** Highways Division **Notes:** Do not oppose **Consultee:** Ballaugh Parish Commissioners **Notes:** No objection ### Officer's Report ## **THE SITE** The application site represents the residential curtilage of "Cronk Olaf" which is an existing detached dwelling situated at the eastern side of Ballamoar Lane which leads of the A3 and the Ballaugh Glen Road in Ballaugh. The property sits on a modest plot and comprises a pitched roof bungalow with vegetation surrounding it on all four sides. ## **THE PROPOSAL** The proposed planning application is seeking approval for the erection of a single storey pitched roof extension to the north (front) elevation of the dwelling to provide additional living accommodation. The proposal would measure 8450mm x 6000mm x 5400mm, with matching cements slates, roughcast render and uPVC windows. The applicant is also proposing a modest conservatory on the western elevation and a small porch to the southern elevation, both would have matching materials throughout. ## Planning Status The application site is within an area of "High Landscape or Coastal Value and Scenic Significance" under the Isle of Man Development Plan, 1982. Within the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007 there are two policies which are considered specifically material to the assessment of this current planning application - Environment Policy 2 states: "The present system of landscape classification of Areas of High Landscape or Coastal Value and Scenic Significance (AHLV's) as shown on the 1982 Development Plan and subsequent Local and Area Plans will be used as a basis for development control until such time as it is superseded by a landscape classification which will introduce different categories of landscape and policies and guidance for control therein. Within these areas the protection of the character of the landscape will be the most important consideration unless it can be shown that: - (a) the development would not harm the character and quality of the landscape; or - (b) the location for the development is essential". Housing Policy 16 states: "The extension of non-traditional dwellings or those of poor or inappropriate form will not generally be permitted where this would increase the impact of the building as viewed by the public". ### Planning History There are no previous planning applications to be considered in the assessment and determination of this application. ### Representations Ballaugh Parish Commissioners have approved the proposed development. The Department of Transport Highways Division do not oppose the development. The owner and / or occupier of Ballamooar, Ballamoar Lane, Ballaugh does not object to the proposed development; however, they would like to register their interest in the case of future alterations or amendments to the plans. ### Assessment It is judged that existing form of the dwelling is not particularly pleasing and the proposed extensions are not overly complimentary either as they appear rather contrived. However, Housing Policy 16 does not specify that design, scale or from is a requirement for a development to be permitted as the existing nature of the dwelling is of non-traditional. As such, the proposed development needs to be assessed on whether it would increase the impact of the building as viewed by the public. Given that the property is only accessed along a private lane, 480 m from the nearest public thoroughfare of the A3 in Ballaugh (to the north); it is acknowledged that the proposed alterations and extensions would not be viewed by the public, which is in accordance with Housing Policy 16 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan, 2007. Furthermore, after a visit to the site it was clear that the application site and the immediate area have substantial boundary treatments, landscaping and mature trees which further reduces the impact of the proposal on the locality. Due to its location, it is considered that the proposed development would not have an adverse impact upon the character and quality of the surrounding landscape and would result in the development complying with Environment Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan, 2007. ## Recommendation For these reasons the proposal is considered acceptable and it is recommended that the planning application be permitted. ## Party Status It is considered that the following parties, who submitted comments, accord with the requirements of Planning Circular 1/06 and are therefore, afforded Interested Party Status: - Ballaugh Parish Commissioners - The Department of Transport Highways Division Accordingly the following parties, that made representations, do not meet the criteria of Government Circular 1/06 and should not be afforded interested party status: The owner and/or occupier of Ballamooar, Ballamoar Lane, Ballaugh has not been awarded party status as the proposed alteration would not be readily viewed from the neighbouring property. The properties have a separation of approximately 140m. ### Recommendation **Recommended Decision:** Permitted **Date of Recommendation:** 30.03.2010 ### Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal - C : Conditions for approval - N : Notes attached to conditions - R : Reasons for refusal - O : Notes attached to refusals #### C 1. The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice. #### C 2. This approval relates to the submitted Drawings 09/2279/01, 09/2279/02, 09/2279/03 and 09/2279/04 all received on 8th February, 2010. --- I confirm that this decision accords with Government Circular No 09/09 Delegation of functions, 10/09 Delegation of Functions (Development Procedure), GC No 11/09 (Advertisements) and GC No 12/09 (Registered Buildings) all to the Senior Planning Officer **Decision Made:** Permitted **Date:** .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Signed : _______________________ _______ _______ _______ Senior Planning Officer 30 March 2010 10/00151/8 Page 4 of 4 --- *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/35896-michael-cronk-olaf-ballamoar-lane-ballaugh-alteration-dwelling/documents/1348035*