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Application No.: 10/00073/B Applicant: Mr \& Mrs David Corlett Proposal: Alterations, erection of an extension and raised decking to dwelling house Site Address: White Lodge Sulby Glen Sulby Isle Of Man IM7 2BB ### Considerations Case Officer : Mr Gary Barr Photo Taken: 08.03.2010 Site Visit: 08.03.2010 Expected Decision Level: Planning Committee ### Written Representations ### Consultations Consultee : Highways Division Notes: Do not oppose Consultee : Lezayre Parish Commissioners Notes: Approved
The proposal is before the Planning Committee as the property is owned by a close relative of an employee of the Department.
The application site represents the residential curtilage of "White Lodge" Sulby Glen which is an existing detached dwelling situated to the south of the A3 and Sulby Glen junction and approximately 220 m south of the Sulby Glen and Yn Claddagh junction in Sulby. The site is bordered by "Hill View" to the north and "Dalveitch" to the south. The property sits in a modest elongated plot, running north to south and comprises a two storey pitched roof traditional building.
The proposed planning application is seeking approval for the conversion of the redundant section of the building into additional living accommodation (at ground and first floor levels). This would entail some minor internal alterations. The external alterations would result in bricking up the door on the southern elevation; creating two windows at the ground floor level and a set of double doors at the first. There would be two windows installed in place of the two blocked up doors on the eastern elevation and there would be two windows blocked up on the western elevation. The windows and
doors would all be replaced with white uPVC sliding sash windows with glazing bars and panelled entrance doors installed.
There is also an extension proposed on the northern elevation of the property. This would consist of demolishing the existing small porch area and replacing it with a single storey pitched roof extension which would provide the applicant with an enlarged entrance, a utility room and a WC. The extension would measure and at a height of 4200 mm ; be finished in smooth render and have matching slates and ridges tiles.
The applicant is also seeking approval for the erection of a first floor decking area to the southern elevation, which would extend from the proposed master bedroom.
The application site is within an area of "High Landscape or Coastal Value and Scenic Significance" under the Isle of Man Development Plan, 1982. Within the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007 there are three policies which are considered specifically material to the assessment of this current planning application - Environment Policy 2: "The present system of landscape classification of Areas of High Landscape or Coastal Value and Scenic Significance (AHLV's) as shown on the 1982 Development Plan and subsequent Local and Area Plans will be used as a basis for development control until such time as it is superseded by a landscape classification which will introduce different categories of landscape and policies and guidance for control therein. Within these areas the protection of the character of the landscape will be the most important consideration unless it can be shown that:
Housing Policy 11 is considered part relevant as a section of the building is redundant and the applicant is proposing to convert it into additional living accommodation: "Conversion of existing rural buildings into dwellings may be permitted, but only where:
Such conversion must:
Permission will not be given for the rebuilding of ruins or the erection of replacement buildings of similar, or even identical, form. Further extension of converted rural buildings will not usually be permitted, since this would lead to loss or reduction of the original interest and character".
Housing Policy 15 is also considered relevant and states: "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 of the existing building in terms of floor space (measured externally)".
The following previous planning applications should be considered in the assessment and determination of this application: PA 92/00685/A - Approval in principle for conversion \& extension of workshop to create living accommodation - Refused at Appeal PA 00/00456/B - Erection of replacement timber shed for use as carpenters workshop and retail with drive and parking - Refused on Review
Lezayre Parish Commissioners have approved the proposed development. The Department of Transport Highways Division do not oppose - has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications.
The main issues to be considered are whether the extension would be less than in terms of floor area than the original building; whether the extension and remaining alterations would respect the proportion, form and appearance of the building and the quality of the surrounding landscape and whether the conversion of the redundant section of the building would be acceptable.
The proposed extension would have a limited impact on the locality in terms of the scale as it would not come close to exceeding the floor area limit as stated within Housing Policy 15 and the height of the proposal would be considerably lower than the dwelling; as such, the proposal complies with this aspect of the policy. In terms of the appearance of the extension, the matching ridge tiles, slate and sand / cement render finish, is on balance judged to be acceptable (even though it would not match the existing facing brick as the main property). Furthermore, with the proposal being modestly scaled and set back approximately 20 m from the public highway, it would not be particularly prominent and not have an adverse affect the character or interest of the building.
As the existing redundant section of the dwellinghouse is to be converted into additional living accommodation, Housing Policy 11 is considered part relevant. The proposed conversion is judged to be acceptable as the building appears to be redundant for some time (with the existing section of the dwelling established for a time) and with it substantially intact, the renovation would be possible without impacting on the historic interest of the building. The converted section would be combined with the existing living accommodation to create a rather sizeable dwelling, which is in-keeping with its adjoining uses.
In terms of the alterations to the dwelling, it is considered that the proposed renovation of the building would be appropriately finished to compliment its original form and to introduce modern features. The alterations to the windows and doors; through the use of sliding sash windows with Georgian bars; concrete sills; render band surround and panelled doors throughout, gives the building a more uniformed, modest appearance. The proposal would have a collective improvement on the current visual appearance of that property and the character of the surrounding landscape.
The proposed first floor decking would be confined to the southern (side) elevation of the property which would reduce its prominence on the locality. Furthermore, it would not be in view of the nearest neighbouring property of "Hill View" to the north and would be approximately 110 m from "Dalveitch" to the south. With significant vegetation surrounding the western and southern boundaries of the site, it is considered that there would not be any adverse impact upon the residential amenities of the neighbouring properties from overlooking, resulting in loss of privacy.
For these reasons the proposal is considered acceptable and it is recommended that the planning application be permitted.
It is considered that the following parties, who submitted comments, accord with the requirements of Planning Circular 1/06 and are therefore, afforded Interested Party Status:
Lezayre Parish Commissioners
The Department of Transport Highways Division
Recommended Decision: Permitted
Date of Recommendation: 24.03.2010
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
This approval relates to the submitted Drawings 1.7177-000-00, 1.7177-001-01A, 1.7177-002-01A, 1.7177-101-00 and 1.7177-002-00 all received on 21st January, 2010.
I confirm that this decision has been made by the Planning Committee in accordance with the authority afforded to it under the Town and Country (Development Procedure) 2005
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