2 September 2008 · Delegated
Ballarock, Sloc Road, Ballakillowey Road, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4bw
The application sought permission for erection of a link extension at Ballarock, Ballakillowey Road, Colby, a traditional cottage with outbuildings on the western side of the A36 coast road. The site is in an area of high landscape or coastal value, scenic significance, and ecological interest. Permission was granted on 2008-09-02. The extension was considered acceptable as it will not add considerably to the property size and will not be visible from the public highway.
The application was permitted. The extension will not add considerably to the size of the property and will not be visible from the public highway. Despite the site being in an area of high landscape or coastal value, scenic significance, and ecological interest, it was found acceptable.
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 property sits within the countryside and as such the provisions of Strategic Plan Housing Policy 15 is appropriate