18 March 2014 · Delegated
Yn-Fea, Douglas Road, Kirk Michael, Isle Of Man, IM6 1ar
The application sought to erect a single-storey sun lounge to the rear of Yn Fea, a two-storey detached dwelling on Douglas Road in Kirk Michael, replacing an existing conservatory. The new extension would match the existing conservatory's projection of just under 4.8 metres but would be wider. The site sits within a predominantly residential zone under the Kirk Michael Local Plan 1994 and is accessed via a narrow track some 60 metres from the highway. The key planning issues were the effect on the character and appearance of the property, the impact on the amenity of the neighbouring property Ballachrink Beg (which sits higher than the application site and is separated by walling and concrete trellising), and the effect on the wider area. The extension was judged not to result in a significant loss of private amenity space given the large front garden, and was found to comply with General Policy 2 and Paragraph 8.12.1 of the Strategic Plan.
The extension was permitted because its scale and siting were considered acceptable in relation to the host dwelling and the neighbouring property Ballachrink Beg. The large front garden meant no significant loss of private amenity space, and the proposal was found to respect the character of the surrounding predominantly residential area in accordance with General Policy 2.
General Policy 2
the planning application is in accordance with General Policy 2
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
Paragraph 8.12.1
the planning application is in accordance with General Policy 2 and Paragraph 8.12.1
Kirk Michael Local Plan 1994
the application site lies within an area zoned as Predominantly Residential
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 permitted shall not be carried out except in full accordance with Drawing Nos. 1236.2, 1236.3, 1236.4 and Location Plan received on 7th February 2014 and 1236.1 date stamped as received 13th February 2014.
