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The site is the residential curtilage of an existing dwelling - Fildraw - a substantial dwelling situated on the north eastern side of Phildraw Road. The dwelling is a sizeable one within 13.5 acres (5 ha) of landscaped grounds which extend down to the Awin Ruy. The dwelling is visible only from a distance - 420m from the A26 St. Mark's Road to the east at various points to the north and south of the Orrisdale Road turn off. The front of the dwelling is screened from this view by existing trees.
The house is accessed via a long drive from the Phildraw Road. The house itself is largely traditional in style - what was clearly a much smaller dwelling which has been extended in a similar style but with larger and taller annexes, some stonework mimicking the stone face on the original dwelling and much rendered walling. The footprint is almost C shaped with a garage extension off to one side, creating an open area between the kitchen and the swimming pool which is presently an open patio.
There are some trees in front of the patio area including a hawthorn, described as a shrub which is to be removed as part of the scheme.
The site lies within an area designated as open space on the Town and Country Planning (Development Plan) Order 1982. On the draft Southern Area Plan the site is within an area not designated for development and described as Existing Low Density Housing in Parkland.
Proposed is the filling in of the open patio with a sun room which will project no further forward than does the existing fabric on each side. The roofing will be flat with a GRP finish and a large lantern light in the centre. There will be a dwarf stone wall below the glazing on the frontage and a timber verandah in front of this up to a height of 2.8m.
Low Density Housing in Parkland is the subject of Planning Circular 8/89 which requires such development to constitute "substantial" buildings "designed and finished to the highest quality" and "sited in at least 1 acre of its own ground, such as to sit comfortably and naturally in a landscaped setting which acknowledges existing ground contours and existing trees".
An extension of the dwelling was permitted under PA 91/0670, and further alterations under PA 99/1243 and alterations undertaken to the access under PA 00/0804. A detached portal framed agricultural building was approved under PA 04/1491.
Malew Parish Commissioners and Highways and Traffic Division indicate that they do not oppose the application.
The addition of this small extension will enhance the appearance of the property and will add to the "substantial" nature of it and its setting. As such, the proposal is considered to comply with the provisions of PC8/89 and those of General Policy 2 of the Strategic Plan.
The local authority is, by virtue of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005, paragraph 6 (5) (d), considered an "interested person" and as such should be afforded party status.
The Department of Transport Highways and Traffic Division is now part of the Department of Infrastructure of which the planning authority is part. As such, the Highways and Traffic Division cannot be afforded party status in this instance.
Recommended Decision: Permitted Date of Recommendation: 20.05.2011 Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal
C : Conditions for approval N : Notes attached to conditions
R : Reasons for refusal
C 1. The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
C 2. This approval relates to the erection of an extension as shown and described in drawings 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007 and the location and site plans all received on 15th April, 2011.
I confirm that this decision accords with the appropriate Government Circular delegating functions to the Senior Planning Officer.
Decision Made : Permitted Date : 23/5/11
Signed : _________________________ Jennifer Chance Senior Planning Officer Delete as appropriate
Signed : _________________________ Michael Gallagher Director of Planning and Building Control
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