3 March 2016 · Delegated
Glebe House, Church Road, Maughold, Isle Of Man, IM7 1as
Permission was granted for three works at Glebe House, Maughold: erecting a greenhouse, altering the existing chimney stack, and installing a replacement front door. The property is a modern pebble-dashed house set back 8 metres from the main road through Maughold Village, with a rear garden of around 23 metres. The site falls within Maughold's Conservation Area, which has a rural character. The officer considered whether the proposed works would affect the appearance of the dwelling, the character of the Conservation Area, or the living conditions of neighbouring residents. The application was decided under delegated authority and permitted on 3 March 2016, in line with the officer's recommendation.
The application was permitted on 3 March 2016 under delegated authority. The officer assessed whether the works would harm the character of the dwelling, the Maughold Conservation Area, or the amenity of neighbouring residents, and recommended approval.
Environment Policy 35
As the property is within a Conservation Area, Environment Policy 35 is applicable which seeks to preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the property.
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.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Conservation of the Historic Environment of the Isle of Man
This echoes the provisions of Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Conservation of the Historic Environment of the Isle of Man.
