21 March 2014 · Delegated
Ballagarraghyn Cottage, Main Road, St. Johns, Isle Of Man, IM4 3lh
This application sought permission to replace the existing conservatory roof with lightweight roof tiles at Ballagarraghyn Cottage, Main Road, Greeba. The property is a large detached dwelling that has been significantly extended over time, situated to the south side of the highway. The main planning consideration was the impact of the works on the character and appearance of the property. The officer's report noted that the proposed conservatory roof would not be highly visible from the main public road, which supported the case for approval. Permission was granted on 21 March 2014 under delegated authority, subject to two conditions.
The application was approved on 21 March 2014 by the Director of Planning and Building Control under delegated authority. The key planning consideration was the impact on the character and appearance of the property. The proposed roof replacement was found acceptable, in part because it would not be highly visible from the main public road.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan
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
Condition 1
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
The development hereby approved shall not be carried out except in full accordance with JTM-GCC-23-10-00, JTM-GCC-23-P-10-01 and JTM-GCC-23-P-10-02 date stamped as having been received 11th February 2014 and photograph details date stamped as having been received 28th February 2014.
