Officer Report

Application No.: 14/01144/B Applicant: Mr Brian & Mrs Julie Barnett Proposal: Creation of two windows to rear elevation of dwelling Site Address: Stoneleigh Glen Road Ballaugh Isle Of Man IM7 5JE Case Officer : Miss Laura Davy Expected Decision Level: Officer Delegation

Officer’s Report

1.0 THE SITE - 1.1 The application site is the curtilage of Stoneleigh, Glen Road, Ballaugh which is a single storey detached bungalow which is to the western side of the Glen Road. The property sits within a large plot of land; the majority of the garden is to the north of the bungalow. - 1.2 To the rear of the bungalow which is to the west is a river, there is a retaining wall between the property and the river.

2.0 THE PROPOSAL - 2.1 The application seeks approval for the alterations to the rear elevation. The alterations propose the installation of two windows in the sun lounge. The windows would be installed either side of the existing sliding doors. The windows would be white uPVC double glazed windows.

3.0 PLANNING HISTORY - 3.1 In 2009 there was an application for alterations to the existing doorway PA 09/00801/B, this application was approved.

4.0 DEVELOPMENT PLAN POLICIES - 4.1 The application site is within an Area of High Landscape or Coastal Value and Scenic Significance and also within an area of Woodland identified on the 1982 Development Plan. While the site is within an area not zoned for development General Policy 2 of The Isle of Man Strategic Plan sets out the general principles of development and therefore is relevant in this assessment, also relevant is Environment Policy 3 which relates to areas of woodland.

5.0 CONSULTATIONS - 5.1 Ballaugh Commissioners have raised no objections in their letter received 27th October 2014.

6.0 ASSESSMENT - 6.1 The key considerations in the determination of the application are the impacts upon the character and appearance of the property and surrounding landscape. - 6.2 The proposed development is considered to be fairly minor; the works would be carried out to the rear elevation and therefore would not be overly visible from the public

• thoroughfare. The proposed windows would not significantly alter the character and appearance of the bungalow or the surrounding area in general.
• 6.3 The proposal would not affect any trees within the site and therefore complies with Environment Policy 3 of The Isle of Man Strategic Plan.
• 6.4 For the above reasons the application is considered to be acceptable and is recommended for approval.

7.0 PARTY STATUS - 7.1 By virtue of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No 2) Order 2013, the following persons are automatically interested persons:

• (a) The applicant, or if there is one, the applicant's agent;
• (b) The owner and the occupier of any land that is the subject of the application or any other person in whose interest the land becomes vested;
• (c) Any Government Department that has made written submissions relating to planning considerations with respect to the application that the Department considers material;
• (d) The Highways Division of the Department; and
• (e) The local authority, Ballaugh Commissioners in whose district the land the subject of the application is situated.

Recommendation

Recommended Decision: Permitted

Date of Recommendation:

03.11.2014

Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal

C : Conditions for approval

• N : Notes attached to conditions R : Reasons for refusal
• O : Notes attached to refusals

C 1. The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.

Reason: To comply with article 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This application relates to drawings 01 and 02 date stamped 2nd October 2014.

I confirm that this decision accords with the appropriate Government Circular delegating functions to Director of Planning and Building Control /Head of Development Management/ Senior Planning Officer.

Decision Made : Permitted Date : ………3/11/14…….. Determining officer (delete as appropriate) Signed :…………………………………….. Chris Balmer Senior Planning Officer Signed :……………S Corlett…….. Sarah Corlett Senior Planning Officer Signed :…………………………………….. Michael Gallagher Director of Planning and Building Control Signed :…………………………………….. Jennifer Chance Head of Development Management