4 August 2017 · Delegated
Burnside Cottage, Main Road, Union Mills, Isle Of Man, IM4 4ag
Permission was granted for alterations to Burnside Cottage on the main road through Union Mills, including replacing the garage door with windows and a door, raising the roof to provide additional living accommodation, and altering the vehicular access and driveway. The officer identified three main planning considerations: the effect of the roof extension on the visual character of the area, the impact of new windows on the privacy and amenity of neighbouring properties, and whether sufficient amenity space and parking would remain. All three were resolved in favour of the proposal. The decision was made under delegated powers by the Director of Planning and Building Control, with the officer recommending approval.
The application was approved by delegated decision on 4 August 2017. The officer considered the impact on the visual character of the area and on neighbouring privacy, and concluded the proposal was acceptable. The retained level of amenity space and parking for the dwelling also supported approval. The formal decision record lists 1 condition.
General Policy 2
meets the tests of 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
Predominantly Residential
the application site is within an area designated as Predominantly Residential
paragraph 8.12.1
general presumption in favour of the extension of existing residential properties
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
