24 July 2014 · Committee
Meadowfield, Croit E Caley, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4aw
This application sought permission for alterations and extensions to Meadowfield House, a recently built two-storey detached dwelling on the eastern side of Croit E Caley in Colby, Arbory. The Isle of Man Steam Railway runs directly to the south of the site, with Railway Cottage situated just beyond it. The case officer recommended refusal, identifying two main concerns: the potential impact on the residential amenity of neighbouring properties Railway Cottage and Oldbrook, and the effect on the visual character of the locality, which is largely made up of single and 1.5 storey dwellings. Despite this recommendation, the Committee approved the application on 24 July 2014. Four conditions were attached to the permission.
The application was approved by the Committee on 24 July 2014. This was despite the case officer recommending refusal, with concerns raised about impacts on the residential amenity of neighbouring properties Railway Cottage and Oldbrook, and on the visual amenity of the surrounding area. The Committee determined to permit the alterations and extensions.
General Policy 2
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
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 approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
No development shall commence until a schedule of materials and finishes to be used in the construction of the external surfaces, including the roof and windows have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. Samples of the stone work to be used the elevations shall be submitted to and be approved in writing prior to commencement. The development shall not be carried out unless in accordance with the approved details.
Condition 3
The existing hedge between the property and the railway line shall be retained to a minimum height of 2m from ground level (below the sod bank). Should the hedge, within five years of the approved development being occupied or completed (whichever is the later) dies, is removed or become seriously damaged or diseased, it shall be replaced by a similar species, of a size to be first approved in writing by the Planning Authority, during the next planting season or in accordance with a programme of replacement to be agreed in writing with the Planning Authority.
Condition 4
The extension hereby approved shall not be occupied at any time other than for purposes incidental to the residential use of the dwelling at [state address] as identified on the approved plans and shall not be occupied as an independent dwelling unit.
erection of a first floor extension to create a gym above the garage which would add an additional 2.7 metres to the existing height of the garage giving an overall height of 7.6 metres. The proposal also included an extension to the utility room to create a garden store would project just less than 2.6 metres from the southern elevation and would have a length of just less than 3.3 metres. The proposed new garden room would have a height of 5.8 metres.
partial conversion of the existing garage to provide additional living accommodation
amendments to site access
revisions to a previously approved house type, PA 02/01097/B
alterations and erection of a first floor extension
erection of a dwelling
erection of dwelling and separate garage
erection of a detached dwelling and garage
approval in principle for erection of one dwelling
