2 May 2019 · Delegated
Derbyhaven House, Derbyhaven, Isle Of Man, IM9 1ts
The proposal involved two main changes to Derbyhaven House, a dwelling facing east over the sea at Derbyhaven. At the front, an existing flat-roofed conservatory porch (2,250mm wide by 1,600mm deep) was to be replaced with a larger solid porch (3,000mm wide by 2,250mm deep) with a hipped tiled roof set into the main roof, rising to 2,850mm at the eaves and 3,750mm at the ridge. At the rear, an existing open parking area for two vehicles was to be roofed over and enclosed to form a double garage, with a flat polyroof, rooflights, and a cedar timber parapet matching the existing rear kitchen extension. A small rear porch linking the garage to the kitchen was also included, with vehicular access via a 5m wide garage door. The officer considered the enlarged front porch acceptable because it would remain centrally positioned on the front elevation, set back from the street, and the use of a tiled hipped roof at the existing eaves level would represent a design improvement over the flat-roofed porch it replaced. The rear works were judged to have no adverse impact on neighbouring amenity, with materials chosen to match existing elements of the dwelling.
The application was approved because the new front porch, though larger than its predecessor, was considered a design improvement that better suited the character of the dwelling through its tiled hipped roof and maintained eaves level. The rear garage enclosure used matching materials and did not harm neighbouring amenity. Both elements were found to comply with Isle of Man Strategic Plan policy GP2.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
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
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 approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
All external alterations and finishes to the building shall be in accordance with those indicated in the approved drawings 19 1301/4. All work of making good shall be finished to match exactly the existing building fabric in respect of type, size, colour, bond, pointing, coursing, jointing, profile and texture. Reason: In the interests of maintaining and enhancing the character and appearance of the site.
Demolition of existing boathouse and erection of extension to dwelling to provide ancillary living accommodation (comprising amendments to PA 15/00612/B)
Demolition of existing boathouse and erection of extension to dwelling to provide ancillary living accommodation (comprising amendments to PA 14/01003/B)
Demolition of existing boathouse and erection of extension to dwelling
Alterations and erection of a single storey extension and first floor extension to dwelling
