21 July 2025 · Delegated
Sunset Cottage, Andreas Village, Isle Of Man, IM7 4he
Permission was granted for a two-storey extension to Sunset Cottage in Andreas, along with the erection of a garden store and covered sitting area. The property is a detached house on the south-western edge of Andreas village, with traditional proportions including a pitched roof, gable end chimneys, flush dormers, and a two-storey forward projecting gable. The officer assessed two main planning issues: whether the proposal would harm the character and appearance of the street scene, and whether it would adversely affect neighbouring properties. Both were considered acceptable. The decision was made by a Principal Planner under delegated authority and is subject to two conditions.
The application was approved by a Principal Planner acting under delegated authority. The key planning considerations were the impact on the character and appearance of the street scene and any effects on neighbouring properties, both of which were found to be acceptable.
General Policy 2
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
Residential Design Guidance
2021
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
For the avoidance of doubt the timber cladding to all elevations of the new two storey extension hereby approved shall only be vertically hung/installed as shown on drawing 04 and shall be retained thereafter.
