4 January 2016 · Committee
Upper Lhergydhoo Farmhouse, Staarvey Road, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 2aj
Permission was granted for an extension to the detached dwelling known as Upper Lhergydhoo on Staarvey Road in German, Isle of Man. The extension is intended to provide ancillary living accommodation and represents an amendment to a previously approved scheme, with the new extension being 2 metres longer than what was originally consented. The works also include the installation of two windows and a roof light to the existing dwelling. The property, formerly known as Upper Lhergydhoo Farm, comprises an original farmhouse with attached converted barns arranged in an L-shape, accessed via a sloped gravel driveway on the western side of Staarvey Road. An extension was already under construction at the time of the application. The Planning Committee approved the application on 4 January 2016, in line with the officer's recommendation, subject to three conditions.
The Planning Committee approved the application on 4 January 2016. The proposal involved amendments to a previously approved extension, making it 2 metres longer than the earlier consent, along with the installation of two windows and a roof light. The officer recommended approval subject to conditions, and the committee agreed.
The extension or alteration of existing traditionally styled properties in the countryside will normally only be approved where these respect the proportion, form and appearance of the existing property. Only exceptionally will permission be granted for extensions which measure more than 50% of the existing building in terms of floor space (measured externally).
Housing Policy 15: The extension or alteration of existing traditionally styled properties in the countryside will normally only be approved where these respect the proportion, form and appearance of the existing property. Only exceptionally will permission be granted for extensions which measure more than 50% of the existing building in terms of floor space (measured externally).
The extension of non-traditional dwellings or those of poor or inappropriate form will not generally be permitted where this would increase the impact of the building as viewed by the public.
Housing Policy 16: The extension of non -traditional dwellings or those of poor or inappropriate form will not generally be permitted where this would increase the impact of the building as viewed by the public. 8.13 Conversion of Buildings to Flats 8.13.1 There are in the Island, and particularly in Douglas, many substantial buildings which, because of their size or form, are no longer suitable for the originally intended use as either single dwellings or holiday accommodation, but which are still structur ally sound. The Department has for many years encouraged the conversion of such buildings, where appropriate, into flats. 8.13.2 The size, layout, occupancy, etc., of flats are controlled by the Housing (Flats) Regulations 1982. However, all flats should also have a good external environment, characterised by - (a) a pleasant, clear outlook, particularly from the principal room(s) of the flat and (b) access to external space for the purpose of clothes-drying, refuse storage, car-parking, and general amenity. 8.13.3 Many buildings which are generally suitable for conversion into flats not only have very little space around them, but also have an annex or "outlet" at the rear. The Department may require the demolition, in total or in part, of such "outlets" even where the immediate use of the cleared space may not be possible, for example where more than one rear annex may be needed to be removed to gain access or highway work such as road widening may be required to make the cleared space useful. Such demolition will: (a) remove accommodation which has a poor environment and limited outlook; (b) permit the creation of parking space; and (c) assist in admitting light and air to the rear of the building proper. Where such demolition is not so required, the accommodation must generally be organised so that every flat has an outlook from the front of the building, and so that no flat is contained entirely within an "outlet". Exception may be made to this general approach where the environment at, and the outlook from, the rear are pleasant and open.
Sympathetic treatment, alteration and redevelopment of dwellings in the countryside will generally be accepted as the gradual decay and dilapidation of such buildings would clearly be detrimental to the rural amenities. The Planning Committee will examine with particular care any proposal involving a significant increase in size and applications which create a detrimental visual impact, or which would lead to a loss of traditional character, will be discouraged.
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
The extension hereby approved may be used only in association with Upper Lhergydhoo and for purposes ancillary to the use of Upper Lhergydhoo as a single dwellinghouse.
Condition 3
Prior to the occupation of the extension hereby approved, a sample of the painted render to be used on the extension shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department.
