**Document:** DEC Decision Notice
**Application:** 22/00783/B — Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of replacement 2 storey detached dwelling with pitched roofs and solar panels with integrated garage and front and rear terrace with balustrade surround
**Decision:** Permitted
**Decision Date:** 2022-11-16
**Parish:** Michael
**Document Type:** decision / decision_notice
**Source:** https://planningportal.im/a/9126-kirk-michael-tamarisk-replacement-demolition/documents/953615

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# DEC Decision Notice

Roost Architects Mr Simon Cape 8 Lister Street Ilkley LS29 9ET

TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1999 The Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019

In pursuance of powers granted under the above Act and Order the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture determined to APPROVE an application by Mr Keith Fitton, Ref 22/00783/B, for the Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of replacement 2 storey detached dwelling with pitched roofs and solar panels with integrated garage and front and rear terrace with balustrade surround at Tamarisk Main Road Kirk Michael Isle Of Man IM6 1AJ.

Any conditions or notes which apply to the approval are set out below. This approval is subject to compliance with any conditions listed and may not be implemented until it becomes final (see guidance notes).

- 1. The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.

Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.

- 2. No development shall commence until a schedule of materials and finishes and samples of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces, including roofs, render and timber, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The development shall not be carried out unless in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area.
- 3. Prior to the occupation of the development hereby approved, the first-floor windows in the southern flank elevation shall be fitted with obscure glazing and non-opening up to 1.7m above finished floor level, and thereafter maintained in perpetuity. Reason: In the interest of safeguarding the privacy of the adjacent residential property.
- 4. Prior to the occupation of the development hereby approved, the 1.8m high obscure glazed privacy screen shall be installed in the northern flank elevation of the first-floor rear terrace, as shown on the approved plans, and thereafter maintained in perpetuity.

Reason: In the interest of safeguarding the privacy of the adjacent residential property. This approval relates to drawings referenced;

- 2021-103-000,
- 2021-103-001,
- 2021-103-002A,
- 2021-103-003A,
- 2021-103-004,
- 2021-103-005, all received 27.07.22, and amended drawings referenced;

- 2021-103-101M,
- 2021-103-102M,
- 2021-103-103M,
- 2021-103-104M,
- 2021-103-105M,
- 2021-103-106M,
- 2021-103-107M,
- 2021-103-108M,
- 2021-103-109M,

- 2021-103-111M,
- 2021-103-112M, 2021-103-114A, all received 11.10.22

This decision has been made for the following reasons(s) The proposed development is considered to constitute a high standard of design, making a more efficient use of the site by provide additional and enhanced residential accommodation within a predominantly residential area, whilst ensuring that the character and appearance of the Conservation Area would be preserved. The proposals are further considered to not result in a demonstrably adverse impact upon residential amenity, whilst providing a high standard of accommodation for future occupants. The proposals are therefore deemed compliant with General Policy 2 and Environment Policy 35 of the Strategic Plan (2016).

Date of Issue: 16th November 2022

## Director of Planning and Building Control

Guidance Note

This decision was made by a Principal Planner in accordance with the authority delegated to them.

This decision refers only to that applied for under the Town and Country Planning Act 1999 and its subordinate legislation.

A copy of the Officer’s report and any correspondence which led to the assessment and decision is available to view on the Government’s website (via Online Services www.gov.im/Viewapplications) or at the Department’s offices Murray House, Mount Havelock, Douglas.

Implementation The decision does not become final until either

-  Any appeal has been concluded; or
-  21 days have passed since the date on this notice and no appeal has been submitted

Development must progress in accordance with the plans approved under, and any conditions attached to this approval (irrespective of any changes that may separately be requested at the Building Control stage or by any other Statutory Authority). This approval does not remove the need to also comply with any other relevant legislation.

Any conditions requiring certain works, submissions etc. prior to commencement of development must be fulfilled prior to work starting on site. Failure to adhere to this approval and meet the requirements of all conditions may invalidate this approval or result in formal enforcement action.

Appeal Any appeal must be in writing and submitted to the Department within 21 days of the date of this Notice. The appeal must contain:

-  the grounds for making the appeal;
-  payment of the planning appeal fee (currently £305); and
-  if relevant, confirmation that the appellant wishes to have the appeal determined by means of an inquiry and payment of the additional inquiry fee (currently £115). Where the appeal is submitted by the applicant they must:
-  specify in detail and by reference to material planning considerations the reasons why the appellant disagrees with that determination; and
-  Where against a refusal, on the grounds of deficient detail or supporting documentation, set out why they consider the information or documentation forming part of the application was sufficient in the circumstance. If the appeal is submitted by someone who has interested Person Status but is not listed in Article 4(2) of the Development Procedure Order 2019, that person must relate their grounds for making the appeal to issues which they included in representations made prior to the application being determined.

Failure to meet all of the relevant above requirements will mean that the appeal cannot be validated.

An appeal form and more detailed guidance are available either from Planning & Building Control, Tel 685950, or from the Department’s website www.gov.im/planningappeal

If this decision becomes final because there is no appeal, 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.

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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/9126-kirk-michael-tamarisk-replacement-demolition/documents/953615*