30 July 2021 · Delegated
1, Mines Road, Foxdale, Isle Of Man, IM4 3et
Permission was granted to erect a side elevation extension at 1 Mines Road, Foxdale, replacing an existing small flat-roof uPVC conservatory that projected from the eastern side of the property. The property is a traditional two-storey cottage on the northern side of Mines Road, close to the junction with the A3 main road. It had previously been extended to the side and is not within a Conservation Area or associated with a listed building. The main planning considerations were the visual impact on the character and appearance of the site and street scene, and the potential effect on neighbouring residential amenity. Both were judged acceptable, and the application was approved with two conditions.
The application was approved by the Head of Development Management under delegated authority. The key planning considerations were the visual impact on the character of the site and street scene, and the effect on residential amenity, both of which were found to be acceptable.
General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan
The proposal is considered to be in accordance with General Policy 2
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
Predominantly Residential
The site falls within an area zoned as Predominantly Residential
Condition 1
- 1. The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Condition 2
- 2. All external facing and front elevation roofing materials to be used shall match those of the existing building in respect of type, bond, pointing, coursing, jointing, profile and texture, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Department. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area.
