23 April 2012 · Delegated
Clerehithe, Ballafurt Road, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6hp
Permission was granted for a retrospective rear extension and a new dormer window at Clerehithe, Ballafurt Road, Port Erin. The application covered works already carried out to the rear elevation of the dwelling, as well as the dormer window installation. The property is an end-terrace within a row of three two-storey terraced houses, with a rear lane running along the back boundary. The main planning consideration was whether the works would harm the visual amenities of the street scene, and the officer concluded they would not. The application was decided by delegated authority on 23 April 2012 and was approved subject to three conditions.
The application was approved on 23 April 2012 under delegated authority. The main planning consideration was the impact on the visual amenities of the street scene, which was found to be acceptable. Three conditions were attached to the permission.
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
the proposal would comply with the relevant policy of the Isle Of Man Strategic Plan
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
Condition 1
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This approval relates to the erection of an extension to rear elevation (retrospective) and installation of a dormer window to dwelling as proposed in the submitted documents and drawings 2012-03-00, 2012-03-01, 2012-03-02 and 2012-03-03 all received on 12th March 2012.
Condition 3
The external finishes of the extension must match those of the existing building in all respects.
