18 September 2014 · Delegated
Dhoon Beg, Main Road, Kirk Michael, Isle Of Man, IM6 1er
This retrospective application sought permission for the erection of a detached timber garage to replace an existing garage at Dhoon Beg, a two-storey end-terraced Manx cottage on the A3 Main Road in Kirk Michael. The site sits within the Kirk Michael Conservation Area and is located approximately 15 metres from Greystones Cottage, a registered building. The officer's assessment focused on whether the replacement garage would harm the visual amenity of the area, the character and quality of the conservation area, and the setting of the nearby registered building. The Department of Infrastructure approved the application on 18 September 2014, in line with the officer's recommendation, subject to compliance with one condition.
The Department of Infrastructure approved the retrospective application for the replacement timber garage at Dhoon Beg, subject to one condition. The key planning considerations were the visual impact on the surrounding area, the character of Kirk Michael Conservation Area, and the proximity to the registered building Greystones Cottage, all of which were assessed as acceptable.
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
Environment Policy 35
Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area
Environment Policy 35: Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area, and will ensure that the special features contributing to the character and quality are protected against inappropriate development. 7.30 Development adjacent to Conservation Areas 7.30.1 It is often the case that important views into and out of a Conservation Area can contribute significantly to its character. It is necessary to assess the impact any development adjacent to conservation areas may have on such views.
Kirk Michael Local Plan 1994
The application site lies within an area zoned as Residential/Retail
Condition 1
The timber garage must be painted a dark brown colour within 2 months of the date of the decision notice and be retained thereafter.
