22 March 2010 · Committee
Highcroft, Station Road, St. Johns, Isle Of Man, IM4 3ah
Permission was granted for alterations and a rear extension to a detached single-storey dwelling at Highcroft, Station Road, St Johns, Isle of Man. The proposal included a partially earth-sheltered garage and utility room at the lower level. The property sits on the western side of the road and backs onto a car park owned by the Department of Transport. The Planning Committee considered the impact of the extension on the amenity of neighbouring properties, the character of the surrounding area, and land zoning matters. The case officer recommended approval, and the Planning Committee formally permitted the application on 22 March 2010. Three conditions were attached to the permission.
The Planning Committee approved the application. The key planning issues considered were the impact of the extension on the amenity of neighbouring properties, the effect on the surrounding area, and land zoning. The officer also recommended approval.
Other than those areas specifically designated for development or zoned predominantly residential on the proposals map, no areas of open space shall be developed.
St Johns Local Plan
Condition 1
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This approval relates to the alterations and erection of extension to rear elevation with partially earth sheltered garage and utility room at lower level, Highcroft, Station Road, St Johns as shown by K194/P/10-01, K194/P/10-02 and K194/P/10-04 all received 3rd November 2009 and K194/P/10-03 A received 2nd March 2010.
Condition 3
The external finishes of the extension must match those of the existing building in all respects.
