**Document:** DEC Decision Notice **Application:** 13/00603/B — Alterations, demolition and rebuilding of redundant garage to form a storage area and erection of a first floor extension to provide a home office / studio **Decision:** Permitted **Decision Date:** 2013-07-23 **Parish:** Rushen **Document Type:** decision / decision_notice **Source:** https://planningportal.im/a/4431-rushen-the-workshop-demolition-extension/documents/910934 --- # DEC Decision Notice ## Isle of Man Government Svilige Elion Vannin Mr Sam \& Mrs Voirrey Samson The Workshop 2 Park Road Port St. Mary Isle Of Man IM9 5QH ### Town and Country Planning Act 1999 ### The Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005 In pursuance of powers granted under the above Act and Order the Department of Infrastructure determined to APPROVE a planning application by Mr Sam \& Mrs Voirrey Samson, Ref 13/00603/B, for the Alterations, demolition and rebuilding of redundant garage to form a storage area and erection of a first floor extension to provide a home office / studio at The Workshop 2 Park Road Port St. Mary Isle Of Man IM9 5QH subject to compliance with the following condition(s): 1. The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice. 2. The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in full accordance with the following plans 1303/01, 1303/02, 1303/03, 1303/04, 1303/05, 1303/06, 1303/07 and 1303/08 received on 21st May 2013. 3. The proposed storage area and office may be used only in association with the main dwellinghouse "The Workshop" and for purposes incidental to the use of the main dwellinghouse "The Workshop" as a single dwelling. Date of Issue: 23rd July 2013 ### M Kallyher Director of Planning and Building Control ### Guidance Note This decision was made by the Development Control Manager in accordance with the authority delegated to her. This permission refers only to that required under the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005. Any appeal against this decision must be in writing and must be received by this Department within 21 days of the date of this notice. An appeal form and guidance notes are available from either the Planning Office, Tel 685950, or to download from the Department's website www.gov.im/transport/planning/plan/applications/decision.xml Please note that a copy of the Officer's report which led to the decision, together with correspondence relative to the application, are available for inspection at the Department. The proposed development must not be commenced until either; - The time for requesting an appeal has expired; or - Any appeal has been determined; Whichever is the later. If no appeal is lodged within 21 days of the date of issue overleaf, and this decision becomes final, the Department's public reference copy (counter copy) of the planning application may be collected by the applicant or their agent from Murray House. Please note that if the counter copy of the application is not collected within THIRTY DAYS following the last date on which a planning appeal can be made it will be destroyed without further notice. Department of Infrastructure, Murray House, Mount Havelock, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2SF Tel (01624 685950) email; planning@gov.im $13 / 00603 / B$ Case Officer: Miss Laura Davy Photo Taken: Site Visit: Expected Decision Level: Officer Delegation ## Officer's Report ### 1.0 The Site 1.1 The application site is the curtilage of The Workshop, 2 Park Road, Port St Mary. Within the curtilage of the site there is a two storey dwelling which was a former workshop, there is also a single storey outbuilding with a lean to roof which is currently used as a home office, adjoining this is a redundant single storey flat roof garage with profile sheeting, the garage has recently come into the ownership of the applicant. The dwelling is of stone construction with a pitched roof, the gable end which faces towards the courtyard area is clad with timber. 1.2 To the north east of the outbuilding there is an end of terrace property which was the former bank which is situated on the corner of Park Road and High Street. The rear of the property has a number of windows which serve apartments, having had a look at the floorplans they appear to serve a bedroom, two en-suites and a utility room. ### 2.0 The Proposal 2.1 The application seeks approval for the rebuilding of the single storey garage and the erection of a first floor extension over the garage and the existing home office. The extension would be finished with smooth painted render with cement slate tiles with rooflights. The proposed doors and windows would be of timber construction. 2.2 The roadside elevation would have three small windows at ground floor and a Juliet Balcony at first floor. ### 3.0 Planning History 3.1 There are a number of previous applications on the site relating to the conversion of the former workshop which is now the main dwelling. The following applications are considered relevant: PA 89/01184 Approval in principle for conversion of workshop/store to dwelling - approved. The redundant garage which forms part of this application was included within the application site under this previous application and was identified as garage. There were no conditions restricting the use of the structure. [Table omitted in markdown export] PA 98/00574 Alterations and extension to convert former boat builders workshop into dwelling - approved. The redundant garage which forms part of this application was not included within the application site under this previous application. 3.2 There does not appear to be any recent applications relating specifically to the use of the garage. ## 4.0 Development Plan Policies 4.1 The application site is within an area zoned as "Mixed Use" identified on the Area Plan for the South 2013. Given the nature of the application it is appropriate to consider General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan (20th June 2007). #### 4.2 General Policy 2 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; c) Does not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape; d) 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; I) 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. #### 5.0 Consultations 5.1 Highways Division has not commented #### 5.2 Port St Mary Commissioners have no objections #### 6.0 Assessment 6.1 The application seeks approval to rebuild the garage which is no longer in use and a first floor extension above. The main issues to consider in the assessment are the impacts upon the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area and the impacts upon the amenities of neighbouring properties. 6.2 The application site is within an area zoned as Mixed Use; therefore the principle of development is acceptable. 6.3 The existing flat roof garage is visible from the main public thoroughfare and is not overly attractive when viewed from the highway. There is a mixture of properties along Park Road, the application site is to the rear of the properties along the High Street. When viewing the application site from Park Road the rear of the properties on High Street are visible. The properties along Park Road vary in terms of size and design and the distance from the highway. At present the garage is single storey with a flat roof. Given the mixture of properties along Park Road it is considered that the increase in height and the addition of a pitched roof would not have an unacceptable impact upon the character and appearance of the street scene. 6.4 The flat roof garage is not overly attractive; the proposed development would remove this aspect and introduce a pitched roof which would enhance the appearance of the application site and also the street scene in general. It is considered that the pitched roof would be in keeping with the street scene and would be more appropriate for the area. 6.5 In terms of the impact upon the neighbouring properties, there is a property situated on the corner of Park Road and the High Street which is "Capital House", there are a number of windows at first floor level and a door accessed via a fire escape stairwell. The garage/office is not directly behind this property, the rebuild and extension would be at a lower level than Capital House. Given the orientation of the rebuild in relation to Capital House it is considered that the proposal would not appear unduly overbearing or result in the undue loss of light. There would be no windows in the side elevation closest to Capital House and therefore would not result in overlooking or loss of privacy. 6.6 The proposed development would be finished with smooth painted render, this is considered to be acceptable as a number of properties have been finished with this and it makes up the character of the area. 6.7 For the above reasons the application is considered to be acceptable and is recommended for approval. ## 7.0 Party Status 7.1 The local authority, Port St Mary Commissioners is, by virtue of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005, paragraph 6 (5) (d), considered an "interested person" and as such should be afforded party status. ### Recommendation Recommended Decision: Permitted Date of 09.07.2013 Recommendation: ### 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. The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in full accordance with the following plans 1303/01, 1303/02, 1303/03, 1303/04, 1303/05, 1303/06, 1303/07 and 1303/08 received on 21st May 2013. C 3. The proposed storage area and office may be used only in association with the main dwellinghouse "The Workshop" and for purposes incidental to the use of the main dwellinghouse "The Workshop" as a single dwelling. I confirm that this decision accords with the appropriate Government Circular delegating functions to Director of Planning and Building Control / Development Control Manager/ Senior Planning Officer. Decision Made : Permitted Date : 22 July 2013 Determining officer (delete as appropriate) Signed : Signed : Signed : Anthony Holmes Sarah Corlett Senior Planning Officer Senior Planning Officer Signed : Signed : Michael Gallagher Director of Planning and Building Control Jennifer Chance Development Control Manager ## PA13/00603/B Mr Sam \& Mrs Voirrey Samson Alterations, demolition and rebuilding of redundant garage to form a storage area and erection of a first floor extension to provide a home office / studio, The Workshop 2 Park Road Port St. Mary Isle Of Man IM9 5QH Planning Officer: Planning history and constraint detail extracted from the planning database for this site, collated for the benefit of the Planning Officer on 22.05.2013, includes; Listed Buildings: Address: Workshop, Park Road, Port St. Mary, Isle Of Man Grade: Conservation Grant application Description: Grant Application for general refurbishment Reference Number: 00/00052/HB Dev Control Polygons: Reference Number: 96/01184/B Status: Permitted Proposal: Alterations and extensions to provide additional living accommodation, Ballasholague Bungalow, Lower Road, Glen Mona, Maughold. Reference Number: 02/00378/B Status: Permitted Proposal: Erection of rear boundary fence Reference Number: 98/00574/B Status: Permitted Proposal: Alterations and extension to convert former boat builders workshop into dwelling, Park Road, Port St Mary. Reference Number: 13/00603/B Status: Pending Consideration Proposal: Alterations, demolition and rebuilding of redundant garage to form a storage area and erection of a first floor extension to provide a home office / studio Reference Number: 90/04262/B Status: Permitted on Review Proposal: Rebuilding and extension of existing workshop to form dwelling, Joinery Workshop, Park Road, Port St Mary. Reference Number: 89/01184/A Status: Permitted Proposal: Approval in principle for conversion of workshop/store to dwelling, Park Road, Port St. Mary. Reference Number: 05/00449/B Status: Permitted Proposal: Erection of first floor extension to eastern elevation to provide additional bedroom, BC Case Polygon: Reference Number: 92/02227/OTH BC Case Status: Application lapsed Proposal: Convert extension of workshop to form dwelling Reference Number: 05/07563/DEX BC Case Status: Building Work Complete Proposal: First floor bedroom extension Reference Number: 93/02265/DEX BC Case Status: Application lapsed Proposal: Conversion and extension to workshop to form dwelling Reference Number: 01/07277/MUL BC Case Status: Building Work Complete Proposal: Conversion of workshop into a private dwelling. Reference Number: 91/02249/OTH BC Case Status: Application lapsed Proposal: Convert extension to existing workshop to form dwelling --- *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/4431-rushen-the-workshop-demolition-extension/documents/910934*