Creation of French doors

Monks Bridge Cottage, Abbey Road Lane, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 3de

Received28 Jan 2020

Validated10 Feb 2020

Consultation2 Mar 2020

Decided2 Apr 2020

2 months

Received28 Jan 2020

Validated10 Feb 2020

Consultation2 Mar 2020

Decided2 Apr 2020

2 months

Why Was This Approved?

✓Replacement of a window and front door with French doors at a traditional whitewashed stone cottage
✓Property located within the Silverdale Conservation Area
✓Key issue was whether the change preserved or enhanced the conservation area's character
✓Decision made by delegated authority and permitted
✓character
✓design
✓heritage
✓whether or not the replacement of the window and front door with new patios doors preserves or enhances the character and appearance of the Conservation Area in accordance with Environment Policy 35

Permission was granted for the creation of French doors at Monks Bridge Cottage, a traditional two-storey whitewashed stone cottage on Abbey Road Lane in Ballasalla, within the Silverdale Conservation Area. The proposal involved replacing an existing window and front door on the south-facing front elevation with new patio doors. The cottage sits alongside the Silverburn River, close to the heritage site of The Abbey, and its character and setting within the conservation area were central to the assessment. The officer recommended approval, and the application was permitted by delegated decision on 2 April 2020. The key planning consideration was whether the replacement doors would preserve or enhance the appearance of the conservation area.

The application was permitted on 2 April 2020 by delegated decision. The central planning question was whether replacing the existing window and front door with French doors would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Silverdale Conservation Area.

Site Observations

•Monks Bridge Cottage is situated part way along Abbey Road Lane in Ballasalla which runs north of the heritage site of The Abbey and alongside the Silverburn River. Monks Bridge Cottage sits on the western side of the lane with its gable and stone boundary wall directly abutting the single track highway.
•The cottage is two storey with an integrated stack on the roadside gable, the house is white washed stone throughout and fairly traditional in its appearance with a catslide arrangement to the rear.
•The front elevation of the dwelling faces south and includes a front door and small window alongside which is a large window at ground floor, at first floor there are two large windows. These windows as shown in the submitted photographs are all casement top opening UPVC with internal glazing bars.
•The site is located within the Silverdale Conservation Area.

Policies Assessed (1)

EP35

Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016

Environment Policy 35: Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area, and will ensure that the special features contributing to the character and quality are protected against inappropriate development. 7.30 Development adjacent to Conservation Areas 7.30.1 It is often the case that important views into and out of a Conservation Area can contribute significantly to its character. It is necessary to assess the impact any development adjacent to conservation areas may have on such views.

Planning History (1)

18/00611/BApproved

alterations to the existing dwelling including the replacement of windows in the dormer and for the erection of a small extension to the rear and the installation of a pitched roof over

Documents (11)

Officer Report Decision Notice Location Plan Application Form

Source & Provenance

Official reference: 20/00094/B
Source authority: Isle of Man Government Planning & Building Control
Official record URL: No stable public per-application URL provided