93/01126/ARefused
Approval in principle for erection of dwelling, site adjacent to former school masters house
14 July 2020 · Committee
Land To West Of Old School House, Main Road, Sulby, Isle Of Man, IM7 2hp
This application sought permission to erect a detached dwelling and alter the existing vehicular access on land to the west of the Old Sulby School, on the southern side of Main Road in Sulby, Lezayre. The site, which once accommodated the Old School House (since demolished), was being used as part of the garden of the adjacent Old Sulby School at the time of the application. The Planning Committee determined the application, with the officer also recommending approval. The decision notice records 13 conditions attached to the permission. The main planning issues examined were whether residential development was appropriate in principle, the potential effect on the visual amenities of nearby registered buildings, the impact on the character and appearance of the street scene, and highway and parking considerations.
The Planning Committee approved the application on 14 July 2020. The key planning issues considered included whether residential development was acceptable in principle on this site, the potential impact on nearby registered buildings, the effect on the character and appearance of the street scene, and highway and parking matters.
Development should make the best use of resources
It is considered the proposed dwelling would be acceptable and would not have any significant adverse impacts upon public or private amenities and therefore considered to comply with Strategic Policy 1
Strategic Policy 1: Development should make the best use of resources by: (a) optimising the use of previously developed land, redundant buildings, unused and under -used land and buildings, and re - using scarce indigenous building materials; (b) ensuring efficient use of sites, taking into account the needs for access, landscaping, open space (1) and amenity standards; and (c) being located so as to utilise existing and planned infrastructure, facilities and services. 4.2.2 In pursuance of (c) abo ve, the Department will, when formulating its programme for the preparation of new Area Plans, have particular regard to: (a) the availability of mains drainage connected to IRIS or other mains systems; (b) securing the future viability of rural primary schools; (c) the public investment in the Island's highway, bus, railway and tramway networks; (d) the provision and availability of water; and (e) community facilities. 4.3 Environment 4.3.1
New development will be located primarily within our existing towns and villages
Strategic Policy 2: New development will be located primarily within our existing towns and villages, or, where appropriate, in sustainable urban extensions(2) of these towns and villages. Development will be permitted in the countryside only in the exceptional circumstances identified in paragraph 6.3. (1) Open Space is defined in Appendix 1. (2) Sustainable Urban Extensions are defined in Appendix 1 4.3.2 Appendix 3 to the Plan identifies the towns and villages, and also explains why the Department has rejected the idea of a new settlement, which was mooted in the Consultation Draft published in May 2000. 4.3.3 Each of our towns and villages has an ind ividual character arising not only from its geographical position and existing fabric, but also from its historical, cultural, and social background. This character should be protected and enhanced. Accordingly:
In the remaining villages development should maintain the existing settlement character
Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan
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; (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. 6.3 Development outside of areas zoned for development
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
No works shall commence until full details of the proposed external windows and doors, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The works shall not be carried out unless in accordance with the approved details and retained thereafter.
Condition 3
The development hereby approved shall not be occupied or operated until the parking and turning areas have been provided in accordance with the approved plans. Such areas shall not be used for any purpose other than the parking and turning of vehicles associated with the development and shall remain free of obstruction for such use at all times.
Condition 4
Prior to any work commencing on site the visibility splays as shown on drawing 1512.5 are required to be provided and thereafter kept permanently clear of any obstruction exceeding 1.05m in height, within the applicants ownership, above adjoining carriageway level.
Condition 5
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, cedar cladding and details of the colour and texture of the render, 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.
Condition 6
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2012 (or any Order revoking and/or re-enacting that Order with or without modification) no extension, enlargement or other alteration of the dwelling(s) hereby approved, other than that expressly authorised by this approval, shall be carried out, without the prior written approval of the Department.
Condition 7
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2012 (or any Order revoking and/or re-enacting that Order with or without modification), no garages or other free standing buildings shall be erected within the curtilage of the dwelling(s) hereby approved, other than that expressly authorised by this approval, without the prior written approval of the Department.
Condition 8
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2012 (or any Order revoking and/or re-enacting that Order with or without modification), no fences, gates, walls or other means of enclosure shall be erected or placed within the curtilage of any dwelling house forward of any wall of that dwelling house which fronts onto a highway, without the prior written approval of the Department.
Condition 9
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2012 (or any Order revoking and/or re-enacting that Order with or without modification), no garden sheds or summerhouses shall be erected or placed within the curtilage of the dwelling(s) hereby approved, other than that expressly authorised by this approval, without the prior written approval of the Department.
Condition 10
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2012 (or any Order revoking and/or re-enacting that Order with or without modification), no greenhouses or polytunnels shall be erected or placed within the curtilage of the dwelling(s) hereby approved, other than that expressly authorised by this approval, without the prior written approval of the Department.
Condition 11
No development shall commence until details of the "re-aligned boundary wall" giving details on the finish, construction and height of wall 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 and retained thereafter.
Condition 12
No development shall commence until details of the lowered front boundary wall 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 and retained thereafter.
Condition 13
No development shall commence until details which included the inclusion of yellow brick surrounds to the front elevation windows and at eves level detail to front gable end fronting projecting have all been submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The development shall not be carried out unless in accordance with the approved details and retained thereafter.
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