13 April 2015 · Delegated
2 Knocksharry Cottages, Ramsey Road, Knocksharry, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 2af
Permission was granted for a first floor extension to 2 Knocksharry Cottages, a semi-detached two-storey dwelling situated on the A4 coast road between Peel and Kirk Michael on the Isle of Man. The property forms one half of a pair of semi-detached cottages facing east towards the highway. The officer's report noted that the rear of both properties already features pitched-roof two-storey extensions with asymmetrical profiles, and that the rear elevation is not publicly visible. Number 1 had previously been extended while number 2 had not. The officer recommended approval, with the main planning considerations being whether the extension would harm the character of the property and whether it would affect the living conditions of the occupants of the adjoining cottage.
The application was permitted on 13 April 2015 under delegated authority. The officer recommended approval, and the key planning questions were whether the extension would harm the character of the property and whether it would affect the amenity of the neighbouring semi-detached dwelling at number 1.
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 50% of the existing building in terms of floor space (measured externally).
it is considered that the proposal complies with HP 15
Housing Policy 15: 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 50% of the existing building in terms of floor space (measured externally).
