14 March 2025 · Delegated
Mannin Veg, Gansey Point, Port St. Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5la
Permission was granted for an extension to the dwelling at Mannin Veg, Gansey, Port St Mary, Isle of Man. The works include new dormer structures, replacement windows and doors, and a new front porch. The key planning considerations were the impact on visual and neighbouring amenity and the replacement windows. The officer recommended approval and the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture confirmed that decision on 14 March 2025. The permission was granted subject to six conditions.
The application was approved by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture under delegated powers on 14 March 2025. The officer assessed the proposal against visual and neighbouring amenity considerations and found it acceptable. Six conditions were attached to the permission.
General Policy 2 (GP2) - Development within land-use zones and general standards
accord with
new development must be designed to take into account character and identity of locality
accord with
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.''
preserve or enhance conservation areas
Environment Policy 35: Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area, and will ensure that the special features contributing to the character and quality are protected against inappropriate development. 7.30 Development adjacent to Conservation Areas 7.30.1 It is often the case that important views into and out of a Conservation Area can contribute significantly to its character. It is necessary to assess the impact any development adjacent to conservation areas may have on such views.
new development to make positive contribution
particularly relevant
Strategic Policy 5: New development, including individual buildings, should be designed so as to make a positive contribution to the environment of the Island. In appropriate cases the Department will require planning applications to be supported by a Design Statement which will be required to take account of the Strategic Aim and Policies. 4.4 Economy 4.4.1 The Spatial Strategy identifies the Major Employment Areas around the Island. While the majority of business and employment is focused around the Douglas Metropolitan Area, there are other major employment areas at Castletown, the Airport/Freeport, Peel, Ramsey and Jurby. The Department considers the distribution of employment areas provides a spread of employment opportunities around the Island. While recognising the opportunities for small scale local employment within existing centres it is considered new employment should, in the main, be concentrated within existing settlements or those major employment areas referred to in the Island Spatial Strategy and illustrated on the Key Diagram. Existing Local and new Area Plans will provide detailed boundar ies for these areas. From time to time Government may judge it appropriate to offer financial incentives to encourage economic activity or investment in particular parts of the Island.
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
The rear dormer and rear roof terrace hereby approved shall be externally clad in dark natural slate to all sides and rear elevations and retained as such thereafter.
Condition 3
The dormers hereby approved shall not be constructed any higher than the central ridge line of the existing house nor any higher than the central ridge line of the adjoining property and shall be constructed in full accordance with those details shown on drawing number 12-01 Rev L and retained as such thereafter.
Condition 4
The rear terrace glazing hereby approved shall not be any higher than 1.1m above the finished floor level of the rear terrace hereby approved, and shall be no taller than 1.3m above the finished floor level of the second floor (FFL 105.320) and retained as such thereafter.
Condition 5
Within 12 months of the front porch hereby approved first coming into use, the front pillar and walls must be finished in full accordance with the details shown on drawing number 12-01 Rev L and retained as such thereafter.
Condition 6
No approval is granted to any works on or encroaching into the public highway.
erection of front porch, rear extension, pitch dormer roof, rear terrace and roof, window and door alterations
infilling of rear yard with new extension finished with catslide to match and new small peaked dormer at first floor
installation of new windows
