Planning Statement

Statement to accompany the revisions to the Planning Application Ref 23/00985/B (Rev A)

October 2025 Prepared by:

Ellis Brown, Architects 1 Sydney Mount, Douglas, IM1 3DB

The Proposal

An application was submitted to the Planning department to apply for the renewal of a previously approved proposal (13/00686/B) which was the construction of a pair of semi-detached dwellings to an existing vacant site. The previously approved application had lapsed due works not commencing within the 4-year limit.

The vacant site had been left unattended which has caused the vegetation on the site to become overgrown. The bush / tree species identified at the site are Olearia Macrodonta (New Zealand Holly) bushes, Fuchsia bushes and a Willow tree, which require removal. The Ash tree, which has previously been approved for removal, has been assessed and has signs of ash dieback and is covered heavily in ivy. Had the original application proceeded to develop the site, the vegetation previously mentioned would have been cleared, a requirement that this application seeks also. This has been agreed, and the revision relate to the building design and details in relation to its setting in the conservation area.

Amendments following Email correspondence and meetings

On the 6th of September 2024 a meeting was held with Lucy Kinrade, the planning case officer. Alterations to the proposals were discussed which included:-

• • Removal of dormers situated at the front of the proposed building,
• • Replicate the ground floor windows as per Braecrest/Hillside (properties adjacent / in the vicinity of the application site)
• • Reduce the overall height of the proposed roof by approximately 200mm to reflect the gradual roof lines that increased in line with the topography.
• • Update the overall content and style of the drawing to show greater detail

Following a further meeting with the planning office on the 14th of February 2025, and subsequent correspondence the application drawings have had further slight revision to include:-

• • Eaves feature coving details to replicate those at 56/54 Glenfaba road adjacent
• • Rear dormers to provide additional head room on the top floor,
• • Rooflights confirmed to be to be recessed/ conservation style units,
• • Increase size of faux chimneys to replicate those at 56/54 Glenfaba road adjacent, o Front door style to be of a traditional style and include a fanlight window above the

front door to replicate the style of 56/54 Glenfaba road and other adjacent properties. (Typical product brochure included). Please find image below.

• • Existing height of wall agreed to be maintained, with elements of the same being subject to a registered building consent for the demolition of the Manx stone wall,

Summary

The alterations made have been in conjunction with close discussions with the applicant and planning officer to allow for a more agreeable style of building which will be closely in-keeping to the existing street scene.

Drawings & Supporting Documentation

• 23/3195/01 – Proposed Plans and Sections
• 23/3195/02 – Proposed Elevations and Block Plan
• 23/3195/03 – Traffic Survey Plan – In response to Highways

23/3195 - Traffic Survey and Appendices – In response to Highways

23/3195 – Response to Consultations and Representatives

• Appendix A – Additional Traffic Survey.
• Appendix B – Percolation test,
• Appendix C – Inspectors Report
• Appendix D – Previously approved application of Breaside - 10/01002/B

23/3195 – Response Statement to Email Correspondence Composite Door Brochure Please refer to 23-3195- 56 Glenfaba Road- Drawing Register - Rev C

Example image of traditional style door (Page 22 of Composite Door Brochure)