28 May 2008 · Delegated
Lambfell Beg, Cronk Y Voddy, St. Johns, Isle Of Man, IM4 3ns
Permission was granted for a first floor extension to the side elevation of Lambfell Beg, a detached traditional two-storey dwelling at Cronk Y Voddy, St Johns. The property is double-fronted and sits alongside the A3 road, making it relatively prominent in the landscape. The site lies within an area identified as being of High Landscape or Coastal Value and Scenic Significance. Despite this sensitive setting, the application was considered acceptable and was approved by the Director of Planning and Building Control under delegated authority, with three conditions attached. The case officer recommended approval, and the formal decision matched that recommendation.
The application was approved by the Director of Planning and Building Control under delegated authority. The officer also recommended approval. Three conditions were attached to the permission.
"In the maintenance, alteration or extension of pre-1920 buildings, the use of traditional materials will be preferred."
The proposed extension would comply with the provisions of both Environmental Policy 34 and Housing Policy 15 in terms of the use of materials and the design and form of the proposal.
"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)."
The proposed extension would comply with the provisions of both Environmental Policy 34 and Housing Policy 15 in terms of the use of materials and the design and form of the proposal.
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 approval relates to the erection of a first floor extension as shown by the plans and information Location Plan, 1.7137-001-00 and 1.7137-201-01 Rev A submitted and date stamped 11th March 2008.
Condition 3
The external finishes of the extension must match those of the existing building in all respects.
erection of a kitchen extension, the erection of a front porch, alterations to the driveway and the erection of stables
previous planning applications are considered relevant in the assessment and determination of this application
erection of a front porch and two dormers to the rear elevation
previous planning applications are considered relevant in the assessment and determination of this application
installation of uPVC sliding sash windows to the front elevation and casement windows to the rear elevation
previous planning applications are considered relevant in the assessment and determination of this application
