28 September 2011 · Delegated
Rose Croft, Malew Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1lt
This application sought permission to erect a first floor extension over an existing single-storey garage at 2 Northcroft, off Malew Street, Castletown. The property is a modern two-storey detached house with living accommodation in the roofspace, situated near the junction of Malew Street and Alexandra Road. The application was refused on 28 September 2011 by a delegated officer decision. The sole reason for refusal was that the proposed extension's height and roof pitch would create an unsympathetic addition to the street scene, inconsistent with the appearance of the existing house and damaging to the visual character of the area. The officer's recommendation also supported refusal, and the decision was made under delegated authority.
The application was refused because the proposed first floor extension over the existing garage, with its height and roof pitch, would introduce an unsympathetic feature into the street scene. It was considered out of keeping with the existing dwelling and harmful to the visual amenities of the surrounding area.
Refusal Reasons
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
The proposal is contrary to General Policy 2
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
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
in Recreation Policy 3 and Appendix 6. The latter provides examples of the size and type of provision required. 8.11 Open Space and Recreation 8.12 The Isle of Man Strategic Plan Context 8.12.1 The Isle of Man Strategic Plan identifies that Open Space in towns and villages on the Island forms an integral part of the fabric of community life, taking various forms and serving many purposes. Open Space ranges from the formal, such as formally laid parks and play areas, to the informal, such as open countryside, glens and the extensive public footpath network. The need for Open Space is that it forms part of the Island's heritage as well as being an attractive and usable asset. In the wider context, it provides visual and spiritual relief from the developed urban settlements on the Island, and provides recreational enjoyment in respect of various active and some less active forms of sporting activity. Open Spaces also provide a means of improving the health and fitness of the Island's population.
Residential development comprising 23 apartments, 2 houses and alterations to existing house. Northcroft, Alexandra Road, Castletown.
relevant in the assessment and determination of this application
Part conversion of garage and extension to rear elevation to provide additional living accommodation
current planning application is considered to be relevant
