14/00881/CApproved
extension of the residential curtilage
11 August 2015 · Committee
Kimmeragh, Ballafesson Road, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6tx
Permission was granted for the demolition of an existing rear structure and the erection of a replacement extension at Kimmeragh, Ballafesson Road, Port Erin. The property is one of three dwellings on the south-eastern side of Ballafesson Road, each bordering open agricultural land to the south-east. The main planning consideration was whether the extension would harm the character of the countryside, with particular weight given to the fact that the residential curtilage had only recently been enlarged. During the assessment, the scheme was amended following concerns raised by the planning officer: the flat roof of the extension was redesigned to function as a balcony accessed from an existing dormer, with walling around the perimeter shaped to give a mock pitched roof appearance from the outside. The application was approved by committee with one condition attached.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved the application on 11 August 2015. The key planning question was whether the extension would harm the character of the countryside, particularly given that the residential curtilage of the property had recently been extended. The scheme was amended during the process so that the flat roof of the extension would serve as a balcony accessed from an existing dormer, with walling around the edges designed to give a mock pitched roof appearance when viewed from outside.
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
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
extension of the residential curtilage
approved on appeal
extension of the residential curtilage