23 September 2011 · Delegated - Development Control Manager (Jennifer Chance)
7, Victoria Road, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1ep
The proposal at 7 Victoria Road, Castletown, involved demolishing existing non-compliant single-storey rear extensions and replacing them with a new two-storey extension (7.4m wide, 5-6.5m deep, 4.85m eaves, 6.7m ridge) comprising a ground floor garage, utility and porch, with a first floor lounge and overhanging balco…
Click a button above to find applications similar to this one.
See how this application compares to similar ones — policies, conditions, and outcomes side by side.
The officer assessed impact on neighbouring properties and found no adverse loss of light, overbearing or overlooking due to the adjacent property's taller blank extension wall, the proposal's lower h…
General Policy 2
Requires development in residential zoning to respect site/surroundings in siting/scale/design, not adversely affect townscape/amenity/highways/watercourses. Officer found proposal compliant as subordinate rear extension, no neighbour harm, highways ok, watercourse protected by condition.
Environment Policy 7
Prohibits development harming watercourses or within 8m without mitigation/risk assessment. Proposal within 8m but conditioned method statement (approved post-permission with DEFA Fisheries agreement) overcame concerns via pollution/sedimentation controls.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving/enhancing Conservation Area character. Sliding sash windows enhanced frontage over existing; rear extension subordinate/publicly screened by wall at ground level, dormers matching existing.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the erection of an extension to dwelling and installation of replacement and additional windows; as shown in the 1:1250 Location Plan, the 1:500 Site Plan, sheet 1 of 3 and sheet 2 of 3, all date stamped 19 August 2011.
Window details
Notwithstanding the details on the approved drawings, the windows shall be sliding sash as proposed on the application form.
Watercourse protection
Prior to the commencement of construction works, a full method statement for measures to protect the nearby watercourse must be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority.
Do not oppose. No traffic management, parking or road safety implications.
Express interest; applicant must contact for works near cables/overhead lines.
No objection subject to no surface water to foul sewer and flood proofing considerations.
Four consultees responded to application 11/01162/B: Manx Electricity Authority requests contact and safety compliance, Water Sewerage Authority has no objection with conditions on drainage and flood proofing, Fisheries raises concerns over watercourse proximity requiring 8m setb…
Key concern: does not comply with guidance set out in Isle of Man strategic plan (Environment Policy 7d) re development within 8 metres of a watercourse
Manx Electricity Authority
Conditional No ObjectionThere are Underground Cables/Overhead Lines present in the area indicated in you Planning Application; request that a condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority
Conditions requested: applicant must contact the Authority; Contact our Network Operations Department (Tel. 687687) to discuss working practices around Cables and Overhead Lines which may be required to be diverted before any work can be carried out on site; Contact the M.E.A. for Electrical Site Safety 5 documents (Tel. 687766) before any work is carried out on site; All work to be carried out with reference to Health and Safety Executive Guidance Notes HS(G)47 & GS6
Isle of Man Water and Sewerage Authority
Conditional No ObjectionNo Objection: - subject to the following conditions; the above comments could be incorporated in the approval notice
Conditions requested: There must be NO discharge of surface water (including that from roofs and paved areas) from this proposed development to any foul drainage system(s) so as to comply with the requirements of the Isle of Man Water & Sewerage Authority and the Sewerage Act 1999; If this 'existing drainage' discharges (directly or indirectly) to the foul sewerage system then it should be noted that an alternative means of surface water disposal must be provided; The Authority recommends that flood proofing of the extension is considered. The finished floor level should be the same or higher than the existing
Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture Fisheries
ObjectionThe department has some concerns regarding this application due to the proximity of the associated watercourse; Therefore the application does not comply with guidance set out in Isle of Man strategic plan (Environment Policy 7d)
Conditions requested: complete the attached questionnaire and return to Fisheries Directorate for review; ensure a full method statement is forwarded to Fisheries for comment and review well in advance of commencing on site; Measures must be in place during any construction works to safeguard the nearby watercourse from any run-off and sedimentation; Any proposed development must be a minimum distance of 8 metres from the watercourse
Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose has no adverse traffic management, parking or road safety implications
