Planning Officer Report

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Officer's Report

Introduction

1. This application seeks permission for the erection of a greenhouse within the grounds of a traditional dwelling within an area of whiteland. The application is considered to be acceptable and in accordance with the relevant policies of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan.

The Site

1. The application site is the curtilage of The Old Parsonage, East Baldwin, Braddan which is a detached dwelling set within its own grounds. The site has a gated entrance with driveway leading to the dwelling.

1. The site is set down from the road level and is well screened by the existing holly bushes and sycamores. There is a large garden area between the roadside boundary and the dwelling.

1. To the eastern side of the application site is the neighbouring property “Algare”, there is a number of agricultural outbuildings at this site.

The Proposal

1. The application seeks approval for the erection of a greenhouse adjacent to the roadside boundary. The greenhouse would measure approximately 2.6m x 4.9m and would be at a height of approximately 3.4m to the ridge line.

1. The greenhouse would be constructed of green aluminium framework above a red brick base. There would be a door in the front elevation of the greenhouse which would open inwards; the greenhouse would be fairly traditional in style and design.

Planning History

1. There have been a number of previous applications for the site including alterations to the main dwelling and the erection of a garage with living accommodation above, this application was in 2002 and was approved.

Development Plan Policies

1. The application site is in an area zoned as “white land” identified on the Braddan Local Plan 1991. There are no specific policies in the Isle of Man Strategic Plan (20th June 2007) which deal with this sort of development in the countryside. The proposed works would be within the curtilage of a residential dwelling and is appropriate to consider the impact to local residents and the impact on the countryside.

Application No.:	11/01735/B
Applicant:	Mr Tony Green
Proposal:	Erection of greenhouse
Site Address:	The Old Parsonage East Baldwin Isle Of Man IM4 5ES

Consultations

1. Highways Division has not commented

1. Braddan Commissioners have not commented

Assessment

1. There is provision for the erection of a greenhouse within the curtilage of a dwellinghouse, this is set out under the Permitted Development Order 2005. However, the proposed greenhouse does not comply with that set out in the Order, so therefore have had to apply for permission. The main points that the proposal does not comply with under the Order is the distance from the highway and the height of the greenhouse.

1. The proposed greenhouse is some distance from the neighbouring property. It is considered that the structure would not adversely affect the amenities of local residents.

1. Due to the height of the hedging and the level of the site in relation to the level of the road, it is judged that the proposed greenhouse would not be highly visible from the main public thoroughfare. It is considered that the proposed development would not adversely affect the character and appearance of the surrounding landscape or the locality in general.

1. The greenhouse would be fairly traditional in design and appearance. It is considered that this will relate well to the surroundings and the dwelling.

1. Whilst there are no policies relating specifically to this in the Strategic Plan, this scale of domestic development within the curtilage of a dwelling house is not unreasonable.

1. For the above reasons the application is considered to be acceptable and is recommended for approval.

Party Status

1. The local authority, Braddan Commissioners is, by virtue of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005, paragraph 6 (5) (d), considered an "interested person" and as such should be afforded party status.

1. The Department of Transport Highways and Traffic Division is now part of the Department of Infrastructure of which the planning authority is part. As such, the Highways and Traffic Division cannot be afforded party status in this instance.

Recommendation

Recommended Decision: Permitted

Date of Recommendation: 24.01.2012

Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal

C : Conditions for approval N : Notes attached to conditions R : Reasons for refusal

• : Notes attached to refusals

C 1. The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.

C 2. This permission relates to the erection of a greenhouse as shown in drawings Location Plan, Site Plan, 65.1.11 Plan and 65.1.11 Elevations received 19th December 2011.

I confirm that this decision accords with the appropriate Government Circular delegating functions to Director of Planning and Building Control / Development Control Manager/ Senior Planning Officer.

Decision Made : Permitted Date : 24-1-13

Determining officer (delete as appropriate)

Signed : _________________________ Anthony Holmes Senior Planning Officer

Signed : _________________________ Michael Gallagher Director of Planning and Building Control

Signed : S. Gault Sarah Corlett Senior Planning Officer

Signed : _________________________ Jennifer Chance Development Control Manager