5 March 2009 · Delegated
Ballawillan Glen Cottage, Patrick Road, St Johns, Isle Of Man, IM4 3br
The application (08/02247/B) seeks permission for an extension to the garage and a link extension to the main dwelling at Ballawillan Cottage on Patrick Road in St Johns. The decision addressed whether the development complies with Housing Policy 15, including the proposed floor area and whether the extension respects the proportion, form and appearance of the existing property. The site is set above the level of the adjacent road, which reduces views of the property, and existing planting and the set-back position of the existing garage further limit its prominence. Planning permission was granted by delegated decision, with the decision dated 5 March 2009.
Planning permission was granted for the proposed garage and link extension to the main dwelling. The decision considered compliance with Housing Policy 15, including the proposed floor area and how the extension relates to the existing property’s proportion, form and appearance. The site’s siting above the road, together with existing planting and the set-back garage, was also noted as limiting the property’s prominence. The formal decision record lists 4 conditions.
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 proposal would represent an increase over the existing floor area (excluding the conservatory) of approximately 50%, as such it is considered that with regard to floor area, the application is acceptable when assessed against Housing Policy 15.
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 to the existing garage and the erection of a link extension to Ballawillan Cottage, Patrick Road, Patrick, as shown by the plans Location Plan, Site Plan, 80.2.08 and 93.3.08 all received 10th December 2008.
Condition 3
The external finishes of the extension must match those of the existing building in all respects.
Condition 4
The roof lights installed to the front elevation of the property must be "Conservation" type and retained as such thereafter.
