Alterations and erection of extension to dwelling

Why Was This Approved?

• ✓Extension and alterations to a large detached Georgian-style dwelling in a countryside setting near the north-east coast of the Isle of Man
• ✓Amended plans submitted to use natural stone finish on the west-facing elevation rather than render
• ✓Impact on the character and appearance of the surrounding countryside area considered
• ✓Effect on neighbour amenity assessed as part of the decision
• ✓Approval granted subject to four conditions
• ✓character
• ✓neighbour_impact
• ✓The management of new development in the countryside
• ✓The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area
• ✓The effect of the proposal upon neighbour amenity
• ✓Other matters

Planning permission was sought for alterations and an extension to Starley Cottage, a large detached dwelling of traditional Georgian design located at Port Lewaigue, Ramsey, Isle of Man. The site sits on the south side of the main road through the village, close to the north-east coast, and is set in spacious, relatively flat grounds. During the application process, amended plans were received that changed the finish on the west-facing side elevation of the proposed barn extension from render to natural stone, and made a minor adjustment to the alignment of a first-floor window. A revised site location plan was also submitted. The Department of Infrastructure approved the application on 17 April 2014, subject to four conditions. The officer's report identified the management of new development in the countryside, the effect on the character and appearance of the area, and the impact on neighbour amenity as the main planning issues to be weighed.

The Department of Infrastructure approved the application for alterations and an extension to the dwelling. Key planning considerations included the management of new development in the countryside, the effect on the character and appearance of the area, and the impact on neighbour amenity. Four conditions were attached to the permission. Amended plans were also submitted during the process, including a change to a natural stone finish on the west-facing side elevation instead of render.

Conditions (4)

1. 1

   Condition 1

   The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.

2. 2

   Condition 2

   The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in full accordance with the following plans: Drawing Numbers 130978 1A (proposed) received on 20 March 2014; Drawing Number 130978 2B (proposed) received on 25 March 2014; and Drawing Numbers 130978 3 (revised site location plan) received on 10 April 2014.

3. 3

   Condition 3

   The extension hereby approved shall not be occupied at any time other than for purposes incidental to the residential use of the dwelling known as Starley Cottage, Port e Vullen as shown on the approved plans and shall not be occupied as an independent dwelling unit.

4. 4

   Condition 4

   The windows on the north, east and west elevations of the extension hereby approved (not including the orangery/office link extension) shall at all times be of a vertically sliding sash design as shown on the approved drawings.

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