14 November 2012 · Delegated
Brownedge, Arbory Road, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1nd
Permission was granted for alterations to a dwelling at Brownedge, Arbory Road, Castletown, Isle of Man. The works included widening the driveway and vehicular access, demolishing an existing storey-and-a-half extension and an attached flat-roofed garage, and erecting a new three-storey extension. The officer noted that the existing extensions did not enhance the property, which was described as a very attractive building in a poor state of repair. Removing them and replacing them with the proposed extension was considered an improvement to the character of the street scene. On the question of neighbouring amenity, the officer concluded that the rear extension would not cause significant harm. This was based on the presence of a substantial stone boundary wall, the extension being set back 1 metre from that boundary, its height of 4 metres, and its distance from the rear of neighbouring properties.
A Senior Planning Officer approved the application under delegated authority. The removal of the existing poor-quality extensions was considered an improvement to the property's character, and the proposed rear extension was judged unlikely to significantly affect neighbouring amenities given the boundary wall, the setback from the boundary, the modest height of 4 metres, and the distance from neighbouring properties. The formal decision record lists 3 conditions.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
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
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 use
The application site is within an area zoned for "Residential use" identified on the Castletown Area Plan 2001
Residential use
identified on the Castletown Area Plan 2001 and under the Modified Draft Plan for the South
Condition 1
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This approval relates to the alterations, widening of driveway and vehicular access and demolition of existing two storey extension and erection of a three storey extension to dwelling as proposed in the submitted documents and drawings 2142/12 01, 2142/12 02, 2142/12 03, 2142/12 04, 2142/12 05 and 2142/12 06 all received on 10th October 2012.
Condition 3
The external finishes of the extension must match those of the existing building in all respects.
