15 October 2024 · Delegated
Primrose Lodge, Athol Park, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6es
Permission was granted for the installation of a replacement glazed wooden-framed porch at Primrose Lodge, Athol Park, Port Erin, Isle of Man. The application was decided by delegated authority on 15 October 2024. The officer recommended approval and the department determined to permit the works, with one condition attached. The site has a planning history of four previous applications.
The application was approved by delegated decision on 15 October 2024. Permission was granted for the replacement porch, which was considered acceptable in planning terms.
Strategic Plan 2016
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
Strategic Plan 2016
new development in existing settlements must be designed to take account of the particular character and identity
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.''
The alteration and replacement of windows
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
permitted the erection of the single storey rear extension
subject of this application
permitted the installation of replacement UPVC windows and UPVC rainwater goods
permitted the installation of replacement UPVC windows and UPVC rainwater goods
permitted the installation of replacement windows and patio doors within the extension approved under 06/00578/B