7 August 2014 · Delegated
Croft House, Church Road, Santon, Isle Of Man, IM4 1ez
This application sought permission for alterations and extensions to Croft House, a traditional dwelling on Church Road in Santon. The site covers around 1.2 hectares of mown land closely associated with the house. The officer assessed the proposal against its visual impact, its effect on the character and appearance of the property, and how much of the work would be seen from Church Road. The existing building was noted as a handsome, traditional property that had already undergone some alterations. Permission was granted by delegated decision on 7 August 2014, subject to two conditions.
Permission was granted on 7 August 2014 under delegated authority. The key planning considerations were the visual impact of the proposed extensions, their effect on the character and appearance of the existing property, and how much of the work would be visible from Church Road. The proposal was found acceptable on all these points.
Housing Policy 15
The scheme is considered to be in accordance with HP 15
Housing Policy 15: The extension or alteration of existing traditionally styled properties in the countryside will normally only be approved where these respect the proportion, form and appearance of the existing property. Only exceptionally will permission be granted for extensions which measure more than 50% of the existing building in terms of floor space (measured externally).
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2012 or any Order revoking or re-enacting that Order, no extensions, greenhouses, walls, gates, fences, garden sheds, summerhouses, flagpoles, decking, garages or tanks for the storage of fuel for domestic heating shall be erected or installed (other than those expressly authorised by this approval).
