**Document:** Planning Officer Report 09/01819/B **Application:** 09/01819/B — Creation of window to north elevation **Decision:** Permitted **Decision Date:** 2010-01-06 **Parish:** Michael **Document Type:** report / officer_report **Source:** https://planningportal.im/a/64266-kirk-michael-garey-veg-windows/documents/1393243 --- # Planning Officer Report 09/01819/B **Application No.:** 09/01819/B **Applicant:** Mrs Patricia Cashin **Proposal:** Creation of window to north elevation **Site Address:** Garey Veg Main Road Kirk Michael Isle Of Man IM6 1AH ### Considerations Case Officer : Mr Steve Stanley **Expected Decision Level:** Senior Planning Officer ### Written Representations ### Consultations Consultee : Highways Division Notes: Do not oppose Consultee : Michael Commissioners Notes: no objection. ### Officer's Report ### The Site The application site represents the curtilage of the detached single storey property Garey Veg, Main Road, Kirk Michael. The property has on site parking and includes a corrugated metal shed to the rear which is relatively large and is used by the applicant as a workshop. ### The Proposal This application seeks approval for the creation of an additional window on the northern elevation of the property to serve an existing bedroom. The windows would be horizontally proportioned. ### Planning Status The application site is located within an area identified as being Predominantly Residential use by the Kirk Michael Local Plan. The site is also within the Kirk Michael Conservation Area. Within the Isle of Man Strategic Plan, the following policy is judged to be relevant: Environmental Policy 35, which states: "Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area, and will ensure that the special features contributing to the character and quality are protected against inappropriate development." PLANNING HISTORY The following previous planning application is considered relevant in the assessment and determination of this application: 99/02133/B sought approval for the erection of an extension to the dwelling. This was permitted. 08/01947/B sought approval for the erection of a two storey extension. This was refused. 09/00468/B sought approval for removal of workshop and erection of a two storey extension. This was approved. REPRESENTATIONS Michael Parish Commissioners do not object to this application. The Department of Transport Highways Division does not object to this application. ASSESSMENT The main issues to be considered in the assessment of this application are the impact of the proposed extension upon the existing property, the impact of the proposed extension upon neighbouring properties and the impact of the proposed extension upon the surrounding area which is designated as Conservation Area. The addition of a window in the side elevation represents a modest alteration to the existing property which would not be appreciable from public vantage pointes due to the position of the adjacent retail/workshop building to the north. In any case, the window would not detract from the appearance of the building or the wider conservation area and as it would face onto the blank rear elevation of the adjacent building, there would be no loss of amenity as a result of this proposal. RECOMMENDATION Permit. 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: Michael Parish Commissioners The Department of Transport Highways Division Recommendation Recommended Decision: Permitted Date of Recommendation: 21.12.2009 Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal C : Conditions for approval N : Notes attached to conditions R : Reasons for refusal - : 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 creation of a window in the north elevation of Garey Veg, Main Road, Kirk Michael as shown by REF 1, REF 2, REF 3 and REF 4 all received 6th November 2009. C 3. The window shall be constructed so as to have glazing bars to match the existing windows of the property. 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 : 31. Dec. 2009 Signed : Senior Planning Officer --- *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/64266-kirk-michael-garey-veg-windows/documents/1393243*