2 April 2020 · Delegated
Monks Bridge Cottage, Abbey Road Lane, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 3de
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.
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.