12 September 2014 · Delegated
5, Squeen Meadow, Ballaugh, Isle Of Man, IM7 5br
The proposal was for a sunroom extension on the rear elevation of the dwelling, projecting roughly 4.4 metres and spanning 5.2 metres in width. Materials — rendered walls and white PVC windows and doors — were chosen to match the existing house. The two main planning issues were the effect on the character and appearance of the property and street scene, and the impact on neighbouring amenity. Because the sunroom sits at the rear, it would not be prominently visible from the public thoroughfare, and its scale is subordinate to the main dwelling. The officer was satisfied it would not cause undue overlooking, loss of privacy, or an overbearing effect on adjacent properties. The application was permitted under delegated authority.
The sunroom's rear position means it has little visual impact on the street scene, and its size and materials are in keeping with the existing dwelling. It sits far enough from neighbouring properties to avoid overlooking, loss of privacy, or an overbearing effect. These findings satisfied the general presumption in favour of extensions that do not harm adjacent properties or the wider area.
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
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
As a general policy, in built up areas not controlled by Conservation Area or Registered Building policies, there will be a general presumption in favour of extensions to existing property where such extensions would not have an adverse impact on either adjacent property or the surrounding area in general.
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
