AGENDA FOR INQUIRY HEARING PROPOSED ERECTION OF PANTRY, PORCH AND ORANGERY EXTENSIONS AND A STAND-ALONE STORAGE BUILDING at BALNAHOW FARMHOUSE, , SANTON.
APPEAL REF: AP25/0030 APPLICATION REF: 25/90539/B APPELLANT: GDC Home Improvements Ltd DATE OF INQUIRY: Tuesday 28 October 2025 2.00pm
1. Introductions and Opening Remarks by Inspector
a. Procedure
b. Clarification
c. Issues
2. Review and Applicability of Planning Policya. Any comments by Appellants or DEFA on the appropriate policy
background to be applied.
3. Effects on the Character and Appearance of the Site andSurroundings
a. Orangery Extension
i. Siting and scale
ii. Architectural design
iii. Modification of existing orangery
b. Pantry Extension i. Scale and design
c. Porch Extension i. Scale and design
d. Stand-alone outbuilding
i. Siting and scale
ii. Design
iii. Relationship to the Farmhouse and surroundings
e. The development as whole
i. Effect on the site
ii. Effect on the landscape
iii. Relative percentage increases in floor areas and their relevance.
f. Examples in precedent (Appeal Statement #1)
4. Other Matters
a. Neighbouring Residential Amenity
b. (other)
5. Conditions
a. as suggested without prejudice
b. other
6. Closing Submissions (optional)
7. Close
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Source & Provenance
Official reference
AP25/0030
Source authority
Isle of Man Government Planning & Building Control
