14 November 2022 · Delegated
Hampton Croft, Clanna Road, Santon, Isle Of Man, IM4 2hp
Permission was granted for works at Hampton Croft, a large dormer bungalow in an isolated position on Clannagh Road, Santon, approximately one kilometre northwest of Mount Murray. The proposal involved converting the attached garage into living accommodation, constructing a first floor extension above it with two dormer windows to the front and rear, replacing the existing front porch, and installing a French door to the rear elevation. The property is clad in dressed stone with uPVC windows and a slate roof, and had previously been extended into the roof space in the 1990s. The application was decided by delegated authority and approved on 14 November 2022, with four conditions attached to the permission.
The application was approved by delegated decision on 14 November 2022. The proposal to convert the attached garage into living space, add a first floor extension with dormers, replace the front porch, and install a rear French door was found to be acceptable at this isolated countryside property.
General Policy 2
sustainable development that accords with General Policy 2
General Policy 2: Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan and with other policies of this Strategic Plan will normally be permitted, provided that the development: (a) is in accordance with the design brief in the Area Plan where there is such a brief; (b) respects the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping of buildings and the spaces around them; (c) does not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape; (d) does not adversely affect the protected wildlife or locally important habitats on the site or adjacent land, including water courses; (e) does not affect adversely public views of the sea; (f) incorporates where possible existing topography and landscape features, particularly trees and sod banks; (g) does not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality; (h) provides satisfactory amenity standards in itself, including where appropriate safe and convenient access for all highway users, together with adequate parking, servicing and manoeuvring space; (i) does not have an unacceptable effect on road safety or traffic flows on the local highways; (j) can be provided with all necessary services; (k) does not prejudice the use or development of adjoining land in accordance with the appropriate Area Plan; (l) is not on contaminated land or subject to unreasonable risk of erosion or flooding; (m) takes account of community and personal safety and security in the design of buildings and the spaces around them; and (n) is designed having due regard to best practice in reducing energy consumption. 6.3 Development outside of areas zoned for development
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 approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
All external facing and roofing materials to be used shall match those of the existing building.
Condition 3
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2012 (or any Order revoking and/or re-enacting that Order with or without modification), no fences, gates, walls or other means of enclosure shall be erected or placed within the curtilage of Hampton Croft without the prior written approval of the Department.
Condition 4
The annex hereby approved shall not be occupied at any time other than for purposes ancillary to the residential use of the dwelling known as Hampton Croft and shall not be occupied as an independent dwelling unit.
