**Document:** DEC Decision Notice **Application:** 13/00671/B — Erection of a replacement porch, installation of replacement windows and creation of an additional window to side elevation of dwelling **Decision:** Permitted **Decision Date:** 2013-07-15 **Parish:** Lonan **Document Type:** decision / decision_notice **Source:** https://planningportal.im/a/4496-lonan-pinfold-cottage-replacement-dwelling/documents/911289 --- # DEC Decision Notice **Isle of Man** Government *Stallige Ellen Vanwin* Arch-Tec (IOM) Ltd The Architectural Studio 2nd Floor 20 Duke Street Douglas IM1 2AY ## 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 Paul Leneghan, Ref 13/00671/B, for the erection of a replacement porch, installation of replacement windows and creation of an additional window to side elevation of dwelling at Pinfold Cottage Pinfold Hill Laxey Isle Of Man IM4 7HN 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: site location plan, block plan, and Drawing Numbers 1205.1 (survey) and 1205.2 (proposed) received on 05 June 2013. Date of Issue: 15th July 2013 *M Gallagher* Director of Planning and Building Control ### Guidance Note This decision was made by a Senior Planning Officer in accordance with the authority delegated to them. 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 13/00671/B ## Planning Officer Report And Recommendations [Table omitted in markdown export] ## Officer's Report ### The Application Site 1. The application site is the curtilage of Pinfold Cottage, Pinfold Hill, Laxey. It is a traditional Manx rendered cottage situated next to the bend at the bottom of Pinfold Hill. Within the small grounds of the cottage is a holiday cottage, garage and holiday accommodation. There are neighbouring dwellings to either side and the site has a frontage with Pinfold Hill from which it is accessed. ### The Proposal 2. The application seeks planning consent for a front extension to replace the existing porch, the installation of replacement UPVC windows in the front elevation and the insertion of a new window in the north east side gable. ### Planning History 3. 10/01135/C – consent granted in 2010 for additional use of ancillary accommodation over garage for tourist use. 4. 09/00903/B – consent granted in 2009 for Erection of a two storey extension to provide holiday accommodation and a water wheel. 5. 08/01958/B – consent granted in 2008 for demolition of outbuilding and erection of replacement dwelling to provide tourist accommodation (comprising amendments to PA 07/01484/B). 6. 07/01486/B – consent granted in 2007 for demolition of existing garage and erection of a replacement garage with ancillary accommodation above and alterations to garden to increase parking provision and formation of a turning area. 7. 07/01484/B – consent granted in 2007 for demolition of outbuilding and erection of replacement building to provide tourist accommodation. 8. 07/01114/B – consent granted in 2007 for replacement windows in front elevation. 9. 07/00455/B - consent granted in 2007 for construction of a new rear elevation roof and associated alterations. 10. 99/00242 - consent granted in 1999 for installation of new uPVC door and window to rear. ## Planning Policy 11. The site is on the boundary but just inside the Laxey and Lonan Area Plan 2005. It is recognised as being within predominantly residential use. 12. General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007 is relevant: '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.' ### Representations 13. Lonan Parish Commissioners - recommend approval, subject to the approval of the Department of Infrastructure's planning committee. 14. Highways Division - no objection. ### Assessment 15. The proposal comprises three main elements. The first is to replace the front conservatory with a more permanent extension. The extension would be slightly larger than the existing conservatory, but its form, scale and materials would be in keeping with the cottage and arguably a visual improvement. The second element is the replacement of the first floor timber windows in the front elevation with UPVC windows. The design and style of the windows is similar to the existing and the use of UPVC is considered acceptable, particularly given that the adjacent holiday cottage also has UPVC windows. The third element is the insertion of a ground floor window in the side gable. The style of the window is similar to the existing openings and would be in keeping with the cottage. Overall, it is felt that the proposals would be in keeping with the cottage and that the character and appearance of the area would not be harmed. 16. It is considered that the proposals raise no neighbour amenity concerns. ## Recommendation 17. It is recommended that consent is approved. ### Party Status 18. The Local Authority, Lonan Parish Commissioners, is by virtue of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005, paragraph 6 (5)(d) granted Interested Party Status. 19. The Highways Division is part of the Department of Infrastructure and is not an Interested Party. ### Recommendation Recommended Decision: Permitted Date of 12.07.2013 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: site location plan, block plan, and Drawing Numbers 1205.1 (survey) and 1205.2 (proposed) received on 05 June 2013. 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:** .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. PA13/00671/B Mr Paul Leneghan Erection of a replacement porch, installation of replacement windows and creation of an additional window to side elevation of dwelling, Pinfold Cottage Pinfold Hill Laxey Isle Of Man IM4 7HN Planning Officer: Planning history and constraint detail extracted from the planning database for this site, collated for the benefit of the Planning Officer on 10.06.2013, includes; Listed Buildings: Address: Pinfold Cottage, Pinfold Hill, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7HN Grade: Conservation Grant application Description: Grant application for Replacement /repairs to windows Reference Number: 06/00114/HB Dev Control Polygons: Reference Number: 07/01484/B Status: Permitted Proposal: Demolition of outbuilding and erection of replacement building to provide tourist accommodation Reference Number: 13/00671/B Status: Pending Consideration Proposal: Erection of a replacement porch, installation of replacement windows and creation of an additional window to side elevation of dwelling Reference Number: 08/01958/B Status: Permitted Proposal: Demolition of outbuilding and erection of replacement dwelling to provide tourist accommodation (comprising amendments to PA 07/01484/B) Reference Number: 99/00242/B Status: Permitted Proposal: Installation of new uPVC door and window to rear, Pinfold House, Pinfold Hill, Laxey Reference Number: 07/01486/B Status: Permitted Proposal: Demolition of existing garage and erection of a replacement garage with ancillary accommodation above and alterations to garden to increase parking provision and formation of a turning area Reference Number: 10/01135/C Status: Permitted Proposal: Additional use of ancillary accommodation over garage for tourist use Reference Number: 07/00455/B Status: Permitted Proposal: Construction of a new rear elevation roof and associated alterations Reference Number: 07/01114/B Status: Permitted Proposal: Installation of replacement windows on front elevation Reference Number: 09/00903/B Status: Permitted Proposal: Erection of a two storey extension to provide holiday accommodation and a water wheel BC Case Polygon: Reference Number: 08/00002/BCD BC Case Status: Proposal: Demolition of outbuildings consisting of wooden garage, stone outhouse and 3 smaller outhouse buildings to the rear of the house as per enclosed site location plan. Date 08/01/08. Reference Number: 08/07081/DOM BC Case Status: Building Work Started Proposal: Erection of dwelling for tourist accommodation Reference Number: 07/07110/DEX BC Case Status: Building Work Complete Proposal: Alterations and new rear roof Reference Number: 09/07231/DEX BC Case Status: Building Work Complete Proposal: Extension to dwelling on rear elevation to create two storey self contained living accommodation. Reference Number: 08/07079/DGA BC Case Status: Building Work Started Proposal: Erection of gargae with ancillary accommodation over. PLanning Enforce: Reference: 09/00162/COMP Status: Case Closed Nature of Enforcement: Breach of Condition 4 *NOIE* design reems pre 1 2000 kdly belts min enshig - Ed 26/6/13 --- *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/4496-lonan-pinfold-cottage-replacement-dwelling/documents/911289*