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Application No.: 10/00678/B Applicant: Mr Toby \& Mrs Jodie Martin Proposal: Convert existing garage to provide additional living accommodation and widen existing driveway and vehicular access Site Address: Milner Park Port Erin Isle Of Man IM9 6DH ### Considerations Case Officer : Miss S E Corlett Expected Decision Level: Senior Planning Officer ### Written Representations ### Consultations Consultee : Highways Division Notes: Do not oppose has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications. Consultee : Port Erin Commissioners Notes: Approve
The site represents the domestic curtilage of an existing dwelling situated on the north western side of Milner Park - a cul de sac leading from Castletown Road. The property is a two storey dwelling with a single storey single garage alongside. The dwelling is set back from the estate road by 6.5 m and the garage by 12.5 m , providing space for two vehicles to be comfortably parked nose to tail on the drive.
The site lies within an area designated on the Port Erin Local Plan of 1991 and the draft Southern Area Plan which was published on 23rd October, 2009 as Residential.
Since the approval of the dwelling under PA 94/1232, the following applications have been considered:
PA 98/0256 - installation of door and window - permitted PA 08/1235 - erection of conservatory - permitted PA 08/2258 - alterations and extensions - permitted THE PROPOSAL
Now proposed is the conversion of the garage to living accommodation with the replacement of the garage door with a large window. The conversion works arguably do not require planning permission as they are to the inside of the dwelling only and would not in themselves result in any change to the outside of the building.
Also proposed is the widening of the driveway so that four vehicles may easily be accommodated within the curtilage.
Port Erin Commissioners and the Highways and Traffic Division indicate that they do not oppose the application.
The Strategic Plan sets out standards for parking in Appendix Seven where the requirement for residential parking is two spaces behind the building line. The plan states:
Appendix 7: "New built residential development should be provided with two parking spaces per dwelling, at least one of which should be within the curtilage of the dwelling and behind the front of the dwelling, although the amount and location of parking will vary in respect of development such as terracing, apartments, and sheltered housing. In the case of town centre and previously developed sites, the Department will consider reducing this requirement having regard to: a) the location of the housing relative to public transport, employment and public amenities, b) the size of the dwelling, c) any restriction on the nature of the occupancy (such as sheltered housing) and d) the impact on the character and appearance of the surrounding area (paragraph A.7.1)." This goes on to recommend that one space is provided for a one bedroomed apartment, 2 spaces for two or more bedrooms but that "These standards may be relaxed where development: a) would secure the re-use of a Registered Building or a building of architectural or historic interest; or b) would result in the preservation of a sensitive streetscape, or c) is otherwise of benefit to the character of a Conservation Area d) is within a reasonable distance of an existing or proposed bus route and it can be demonstrated a reduced level of parking will not result in unacceptable on street parking in the locality" (A.7.6).
In this case, there is sufficient parking for two spaces in front of the building line, where access and egress may be undertaken without the need for other vehicles to be manoeuvred in and out.
Other applications for the conversion of existing garaging in Port Erin have been approved without the requirement for or provision of parking space behind the building line - PA 09/1736 at 23, Thornhill Close, 09/1829 at 19, Close Cam, 08/0435 at 3, Milner Park, 07/2040 at 10, Close Corneil and at 9, Erin Crescent (PA 10/0120).
As such the proposal is considered to be acceptable.
The local authority is, by virtue of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005, paragraph 6 (5) (d), considered an "interested person" and as such should be afforded party status.
Recommended Decision: Permitted
Date of Recommendation: 14.06.2010
C 1. The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
C 2. This permission relates to the conversion of the existing garage to living accommodation and the widening of the driveway all as shown in drawings reference 01,02 and 03 received on 7th May, 2010.
C 3. Prior to the occupation or use of the converted garage, the driveway must be widened as shown in the approved drawings and be available for use as such.
I confirm that this decision accords with the appropriate Government Circular delegating functions to the Senior Planning Officer.
Decision Made : Permitted Date : Signed : Senior Planning Officer
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