**Document:** Officer Planning Report
**Application:** 08/01530/B — Installation of three dormer windows
**Decision:** Permitted
**Decision Date:** 2008-09-23
**Parish:** Rushen
**Document Type:** report / officer_report
**Source:** https://planningportal.im/a/86186-rushen-corlea-installation-windows/documents/1530638

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# Officer Planning Report

## Planning Report And Recommendations [Table omitted in markdown export] ### Considerations [Table omitted in markdown export] ### Written Representations ### Consultations [Table omitted in markdown export]

### Officer's Report

#### The Site

The application site represents the curtilage of Corlea, Ballafurt Road, Port Erin. The property is an end of terrace dwelling located on the eastern side of Ballafurt Road.

#### Planning Status

The site is located within an area identified as Predominantly Residential by the Port Erin Local Plan 1990. The site is not within a Conservation Area. General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007 states:

“Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan and with other policies of this Strategic Plan will normally be permitted, provided that the development:
- (a) is in accordance with the design brief in the Area Plan where there is such a brief;
- (b) respects the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping of buildings and the spaces around them; does not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape; does not adversely affect the protected wildlife or locally important habitats on the site or adjacent land, including water courses;
- (e) does not affect adversely public views of the sea;
- (f) incorporates where possible existing topography and landscape features, particularly trees and sod banks;

- (g) does not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality;
- (h) provides satisfactory amenity standards in itself, including where appropriate safe and convenient access for all highway users, together with adequate parking, servicing and manoeuvring space;
- (i) does not have an unacceptable effect on road safety or traffic flows on the local highways;
- (j) can be provided with all necessary services;
- (k) does not prejudice the use or development of adjoining land in accordance with the appropriate Area Plan;
- (l) is not on contaminated land or subject to unreasonable risk of erosion or flooding;
- (m) takes account of community and personal safety and security in the design of buildings and the spaces around them; and
- (n) is designed having due regard to best practice in reducing energy consumption."

## Planning History

There have been no previous planning applications considered relevant in the assessment and determination of this application.

### Representations

Port Erin Commissioners have indicated no objection to this planning application. The Department of Transport Highways Division have indicated no objection to this planning application.

We have received no privately written representations regarding this planning application.

### The Proposal

The application seeks approval for the installation of a dormer window to the front elevation and two dormer windows to the rear elevation and re-rendering to off white rough coat render.

### Assessment

The proposed dormer window to the front elevation is judged to be acceptable as dormer windows similar to this can be found elsewhere on Ballafurt Road and they do not have a detrimental impact to the dwellings or the area.

The two proposed dormer windows to the rear elevation are also judged to be acceptable as they will not create any issues of overlooking or have an adverse impact on the appearance or character of the property. There is sufficient distance between the dwelling and the properties to the east, Dunkerron and Greeba House, so as not to raise any issues of overlooking.

The proposed render is acceptable and will improve the aesthetics and appearance of the dwelling. Although the other properties in the 3 dwelling terrace are currently all the same render it is judged the proposed render is not significantly different or detrimental to warrant grounds for refusal. The street scene is occupied by dwellings of various renders and colours.

Overall, it is judged that the three proposed dormer windows and re-render would not have a detrimental impact on the dwelling, surrounding properties or the area in general.

### Recommendation

It is recommended that the 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:

Port Erin Commissioners Department of Transport Highways Division

## Recommendation

Recommended Decision: Permitted

Date of Recommendation: 18.09.2008

### 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 permission relates to the installation of three dormer windows and re-render as shown in location plan, drawings 01, 02 and photographs submitted and date stamped 4th August 2008.

I confirm that this decision accords with Government Circular No 44/05 (Delegation of Functions to Director of Planning and Building Control)

Decision Made : Permitted
Date :
Signed :
M. I. McCauley

Director of Planning and Building Control

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*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/86186-rushen-corlea-installation-windows/documents/1530638*