16 November 2021 · Delegated
Briar Cottage Thie Ny Garee, Glen Roy, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7qf
This application sought permission to install replacement roof tiles at Briar Cottage, Thie Ny Garee, on Baldhoon Road in Laxey. The property is a two-storey detached house situated on the western side of Baldhoon Road within its residential curtilage. The main planning consideration was the potential impact of the work on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the wider countryside setting. The proposal was assessed as acceptable in those respects. Permission was granted by delegated decision on 16 November 2021, subject to two conditions.
The application was approved by delegated decision on 16 November 2021. The key planning consideration was whether the replacement roof tiles would affect the character and appearance of the dwelling and the surrounding countryside, and the proposal was found acceptable on those grounds.
General Policy 2
the proposal would comply with General Policy 2 and Housing Policy 15 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan
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
Housing Policy 15
the proposal would comply with General Policy 2 and Housing Policy 15 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan
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).
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
No development shall commence until a bat survey has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The bat survey shall identify impacts on bat species together with mitigation, where appropriate, including a timetable for its implementation. The development shall not be carried out unless in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To provide adequate safeguards for the bats. This approval relates to the submitted documents and drawing all received on 12.10.2021.
