26 February 2015 · Delegated
2, High Street, Port St. Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5dr
Permission was granted for alterations to existing windows, the creation of a new window and French doors with a Juliet balcony to the rear elevation, and a new window to the side elevation of the dwelling at 2 High Street, Port St Mary. The property is an end-of-terrace, three-storey building fronting the High Street, with a mansard roof at second floor level. The main planning consideration was the potential impact of the proposed changes on the character and appearance of the property, the wider street scene, and the proposed Conservation Area. The application was determined under delegated powers and approved on 26 February 2015, subject to one condition.
The application was approved by delegated decision on 26 February 2015. The key planning consideration was the impact on the character and appearance of the property, the street scene, and the proposed Conservation Area, which was found to be acceptable.
General Policy 2
The Isle of Man Strategic Plan (20th June 2007)
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
The Isle of Man Strategic Plan (20th June 2007)
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.
Planning Circular 1/98
considered in the assessment of the application
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Installation of replacement windows and doors and enlargement of existing windows and creation of French doors and Juliet balcony to rear elevation of dwelling
specifically material in the assessment of the current application
Creation of a window to side elevation, alterations to existing windows and creation of a French door with Juliet balcony to rear elevation, and removal of rear lower mansard roof and replace with painted render
specifically material in the assessment of the current application
Conversion of lower ground floor to provide ancillary and tourist living accommodation to dwelling
specifically material in the assessment of the current application
