21 October 2022 · Delegated
The Nook, Crossag Road, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 3ee
Permission was granted for the installation of replacement fascia and soffit boards at The Nook, Crossag Road, Ballasalla, Isle of Man. The property is a semi-detached dwelling described as a traditional cottage with a stepped extension on its gable, featuring a painted render finish, decorative coins, and a slate roof. The existing fascia and soffit boards across the dwelling, its extension, and detached garage are rosewood brown coloured timber. The application was decided under delegated authority and approved with one condition.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved the application on 21 October 2022. The proposal was handled under delegated authority and permitted with one condition.
Environment Policy 35 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
The application accords with Environment Policy 35 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
Environment Policy 35: Within Conservation Areas, the Department will permit only development which would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Area, and will ensure that the special features contributing to the character and quality are protected against inappropriate development. 7.30 Development adjacent to Conservation Areas 7.30.1 It is often the case that important views into and out of a Conservation Area can contribute significantly to its character. It is necessary to assess the impact any development adjacent to conservation areas may have on such views.
PPS 101
The application accords with Environment Policy 35 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016 and with the principles of PPS 101
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 CA/2
require development to either preserve or enhance the character and appearance of Conservation Areas
Environment Policy 34
Environment Policy 34 also seeks a preference for traditional materials to be used on older buildings
Environment Policy 34: In the maintenance, alteration or extension of pre -1920 buildings, the use of traditional materials will be preferred. 7.29 Development within Conservation Areas 7.29.1 Conservation Areas are designated where the Department is satisfied that there is an area of special architectural or historic interest, the character of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance. Accordingly, the Department will; i. appraise and review existing Conservation Areas; and ii. designate new Conservation Areas where Conservation Area appraisals have revealed individual areas to be worthy of such status. 7.29.2 Development proposals within Conservation Areas will be expected either to preserve or enhance their character or appearanc e. Development proposals should be in accordance with the Department's conservation policies set out in Planning Policy Statement 1/01, "Policy and Guidance Notes for the Conservation of the Historic Environment of the Isle of Man." There is generally gra nt assistance available to help in the use of appropriate materials and positive and appropriate development within Conservation Areas.
Condition 1
1. The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
