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The site defined in red represents the domestic curtilage of a detached and relatively isolated dwelling situated on the western side of the A36 Sloc Road, just opposite its junction with the Cronk y Dhooney/Belle Abbey Road (B44). The dwelling sits around 460m from the junction and to the west and is accessed via a lane which runs from just south of the junction across land which is not within the ownership of the applicant and then to a lane which runs up to the house and which is within the land identified as within the applicant's ownership or control.
The existing dwelling is at the core a traditional stone-faced cottage with a two storey annex to the south west and a single storey garage to the north east.
The site lies within an area designated on the Isle of Man Planning Scheme (Development Plan). Order 1982 as an Area of High Landscape or Coastal Value and Scenic Significance with a site of archaeological interest just to the south west.
The following applications have been submitted in respect of this site:
Now proposed is:
There is a letter from the owner of the land of which the lower part of the access forms part. They point out that the plan is inaccurate in that not all of the access shown as within the applicant's ownership is so. They also point out that there would need to be an agreement with them regarding construction traffic using their access, particularly if there were to be damage to the access. They suggest that a condition is attached to require that they approve the building firm using the lane in order that they may have some security to confirm that they have no objections to the alterations and extensions to the property itself.
Rushen Parish Commissioners and the Department of Transport Highways Division both indicate that they have no objection to the application.
Fire Prevention Officer recommends that the internal layout is unsafe.
The existing property is a prominent one in the landscape although, from the front, is viewed only from a distance. There is a public footpath which runs to the rear of the site although not immediately adjacent to the building. The existing side extension is rather unfortunate and the attached double garage more so. The proposed extensions will do little to improve this, particularly bearing in mind the unfortunate glazing pattern being imposed and the patio doors on the converted garage.
The rear elevation is arguably a marginal improvement on the existing as it adds interest although again the window pattern - side hung casements - is quite wrong.
I have written to the applicant on 17th July and 14th September, 2007 in respect of the window pattern and trying to obtain an accurate plan which shows the land ownership which is the concern of the neighbouring land owner, but have received no further plans to date.
The owner of the adjacent land is directly affected by the proposal, although their comments are largely concerned with access rights which are civil matters. As such they should be afforded party status in this instance.
The points raised by the Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service are the responsibility of the Building Regulations and as such this party should not be afforded party status in this instance.
Recommended Decision: Refused
Date of Recommendation: 01.10.2007
C : Conditions for approval N : Notes attached to conditions R : Reasons for refusal
R 1. The introduction of a side hung casement window pattern throughout the property, and patio doors on the front elevation would be detrimental to the appearance and character of the property which is a prominent one viewed from the A36 public highway to the east and from the public footpath which runs to the rear of the site.
Decision Made : ... Committee Meeting Date : ...
1 October 2007 07/01109/B Page 4 of 4
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