17 September 2024 · Delegated
2, Perwick Rise, Perwick Road, Port St. Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5qa
Permission was granted for the erection of a single-storey rear sunroom to replace an existing conservatory at Oystercatcher, 2 Perwick Rise, Port St. Mary. The proposal also included blocking in an existing window on the side elevation of the property. The property is a detached dwelling on the eastern side of the cul-de-sac of Perwick Rise. The rear garden sits approximately 1.5m above the ground level of the dwelling, rising gradually towards the rear boundaries. The officer assessed two main planning issues: the visual impact of the proposal on the surrounding area and the potential effect on neighbouring amenity.
The application was approved on 17 September 2024 under delegated powers. The key planning considerations were the visual impact of the new sunroom and its effect on neighbouring amenity, both of which were found to be acceptable. The formal decision record lists 1 condition.
Development Control
the planning application accords with the provisions set out in 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
character and need to adhere to local distinctiveness
pment. 8.13.2 The extent of formal open space with in settlement boundaries in the South is identified on the Proposals Map (Map 3) and Inset Maps (Maps 4-7). The Isle of Man Strategic Plan (Environment Policy 42) seeks to protect these open spaces and indicates that: 8.13.3 "Inappropriate backland development, and the removal of open or green spaces which contribute to the visual amenity and sense of place of a partic ular area will not be permitted.''
Development to safeguard character of existing towns and villages
Residential Design Guide
the principles promoted by the RDG 2021
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
