28 September 2011 · Delegated
Bradda Mooar, Tower Road, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6pp
The application sought permission for alterations and extensions to Bradda Mooar, a traditional two-storey Manx farmhouse on the northern side of Bradda Road, Port Erin. The main element was a two-storey extension to the southwest elevation. The site sits on a hillside in a prominent position visible from distance views, with Heather Cottage located approximately 1.5 metres to the east and Tower Cottage around 40 metres to the west. The key planning issues were the potential impact on neighbouring residential amenity — including loss of light and overlooking — and the effect on the visual character of the street scene. The officer concluded that the design, proportion, and form of the extensions were in keeping with the existing dwelling and the street scene, and that the proposal met the amenity and highway standards required by the Isle of Man Strategic Plan.
The proposal was approved because the design and form of the extensions were considered appropriate to the existing dwelling and the wider street scene. Impacts on neighbouring amenity and highway safety were assessed and found to be acceptable. The application was judged to comply with Isle of Man Strategic Plan policy GP2.
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
Overall, it is considered the proposal would comply with the Isle Of Man Strategic 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 permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This approval relates to the alterations and extensions to dwelling as proposed in the submitted documents and drawings AT 1116.1, AT 1116.2, AT 1116.3 and AT 1116.4 all received on 11th August 2011.
Condition 3
The external finishes of the extension must match those of the existing building in all respects.
Condition 4
The roof(s) must be finished in dark natural slate.
