27 November 2009 · Delegated
2 Grenea Cottages, Shore Road, Kentraugh, Port St. Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5nb
This application sought permission for external alterations, the creation of a rear roof terrace, and replacement of the existing roof profile at 2 Grenea Cottages, Shore Road, Kentraugh, Port St. Mary. The property is a two-storey house, formerly a traditional cottage, which already had a large glazed extension to the front and a series of flat-roofed extensions to the rear. The site sits on the northern side of the A5 Shore Road between Kentraugh and Fisher's Hill. The application was permitted on 27 November 2009 by delegated decision. The officer recommended approval, and the final decision matched that recommendation.
The application was permitted on 27 November 2009 under delegated authority. The officer recommended approval, and the decision aligned with that recommendation. The evidence available does not set out detailed reasons beyond the site and proposal being considered acceptable.
Strategic Plan
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
