24 March 2006 · Delegated
Upper Lhergydhoo Farmhouse, Staarvey Road, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 2aj
The proposal is for the installation of uPVC casement windows to replace existing windows on a two storey residential property off Staarvey Road (Upper Lhergydhoo). The site is set within open countryside surrounded by fields. The decision found that, due to the replacement windows having a wood effect and appearing similar to the existing windows, the proposal would not adversely affect the visual amenities of the locality. The application was granted permission and is recorded as “Permitted” by delegated decision dated 24 March 2006.
The application was approved (permitted) following consideration of its visual impact on the locality. The replacement windows were assessed as having a wood effect and being similar in appearance to the existing windows, so they were not considered to adversely affect visual amenities. The decision is shown as delegated, with a portal decision date of 24 March 2006. The formal decision record lists 2 conditions.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan (Modified Draft) 2004
General Policy 3: Development will not be permitted outside of those areas which are zoned for development on the appropriate Area Plan with the exception of: (a) essential housing for agricultural workers who have to live close to their place of work; (Housing Policies 7, 8, 9 and 10); (b) conversion of redundant rural buildings which are of architectural, historic, or social value and interest; (Housing Policy 11); (c) previously developed land (1) which contains a significant amount of building; where the continued use is redundant; where redevelopment would reduce the impact of the current situation on the landscape or the wider environment; and where the development proposed would result in improvements to the landscape or wider environment; (d) the replacement of existing rural dwellings; (Housing Policies 12, 13 and 14); (e) location-dependent development in connection with the working of minerals or the provision of necessary services; (f) building and engineering operations which are essential for the conduct of agriculture or forestry; (g) development recognised to be of overriding national need in land use planning terms and for which there is no reasonable and acceptable alternative; and (h) buildings or works required for interpretation of the countryside, its wildlife or heritage. 6.4 Planning Agreements 6.4.1 Where development is acceptable and in accordance with the provisions of this Plan and the relevant Area Plan, but raises issues which cannot be addressed by the imposition of planning conditions, the Department will seek to conclude an Agreement with the developer under Section 13 of the 1999 Town and Country Planning Act.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan (Modified Draft) 2004
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 permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This permission relates to the installation of replacement uPVC windows as shown in photos and drawing number 00047/1 date stamped 12 January 2006.
