26 February 2018 · Planning Committee
Ashdowne House, Ballavale Road, Santon, Isle Of Man, IM4 1eh
The proposal involves adding a pavilion on the flat roof of the nearing-completion contemporary replacement house, designed to reflect Japanese garden features with overhanging eaves, copper parapet extending an existing column by 1.1m, timber cladding, and sliding glazing matching the house's aesthetic.
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The key issue was whether the rooftop pavilion would adversely impact the character and appearance of the High Landscape Value and Scenic Significance area, visible from two public highways, and wheth…
General Policy 3
Presumption against development in areas of High Landscape Value and Scenic Significance. Officer considered this but found proposal acceptable as an extension to an approved replacement dwelling.
Environment Policy 1
Protects areas of High Landscape Value and Scenic Significance and Private Woodland. Proposal tested for adverse visual impact; found not prominent or unattractive.
Environment Policy 2
Further protections for scenic areas. Assessed alongside GP3; extension deemed to accord given existing approved large house.
Housing Policy 14
Replacement dwellings must not be substantially different in siting/size unless improving environment; innovative designs allowed if high quality and no adverse visual impact. Officer assessed if pavilion changes impact such that it fails policy under which house approved; concluded it accords.
Housing Policy 16
Presumes against extensions increasing impact of non-traditional countryside houses. Found proposal does not unduly increase impact.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with article 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
no interest in the application
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division issued a DNOC (Do not oppose subject to condition) for application 18/00040/B on 13.02.2018, with a prior DNOC on 9-2-18.
Key concern: Highways input deferred pending further information/input
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
Conditional No ObjectionDo not oppose with condition/comment; DNOC; Do not oppose subject to condition; Highways input deferred pending further information/input
Conditions requested: Highways condition/comment (specifics not detailed)
