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Application No.: 10/01843/B Applicant: Mr Adrian \& Mrs Melanie Hobbs Proposal: Alterations and extensions to dwelling Site Address: Malew House Malew Road Ballasalla Isle Of Man IM9 3DJ ### Considerations Case Officer : Miss S E Corlett Expected Decision Level: Senior Planning Officer ### Written Representations ### Consultations Consultee : Highways Division Notes: Do not oppose Consultee : Malew Parish Commissioners Notes: Do not object
The site is defined as the residential curtilage of Malew House, a detached dwelling situated to the south of the A7 and to the west of the A3 Malew Road, to the north of Malew Parish Church.
The site as defined is 12.5 acres of land, including the residential curtilage and agricultural/grazing land to the north and south. The residential curtilage extends to approximately 4 acres to the west and east of the dwelling, including the entrance onto Malew Road.
The dwelling is visible from the south, in part but largely screened by the mature trees and shrubbery surrounding the house. The entrance to the site is relatively new one, and now has stone pillars and metal railings. The dwelling has been altered and extended over the years.
The site lies within an area designated on the Town and Country Planning (Development Plan) Order 1982 as part of an area of High Landscape Value and Scenic Significance. On the draft Southern Area Plan which was published on 23rd October, 2009 the site lies within an area of Undulating Lowland Plain where the following advice is provided: "Landscape Character Area 9 - Poyllvaaish and Scarlett Peninsula: This area, stretching from Kentraugh in the west to the Silverburn in the east, comprises largely flat, agricultural land rising gently from the sea as far as the main road through Colby, Ballabeg, and
Ballasalla. There are generally few trees in the landscape, although Kentraugh and the banks of the Colby River and the Silverburn are welcome exceptions. The Ancient Monuments on Chapel Hill are of considerable interest, which is enhanced by their setting.
Environment Policy 13: Any additional development in the settlements of Colby and Ballabeg should include tree-planting designed not only to soften the impact of the development, but also to enhance the landscape.
Environment Policy 14: The setting and context of the Ancient Monuments on Chapel Hill should be conserved." The draft Landscape Character Appraisal circular states: "4.7 Type F: Undulating Lowland Plain The overall strategy for the protection and enhancement of the Undulating Lowland Plain Landscape Character Type is to conserve and enhance: the relatively strong sense of openness; the ecologically valuable habitats; the network of enclosed minor rural roads; the numerous archaeological sites; and the strong field pattern delineated by a mixture of stone walls and sod banks. Key landscape planning considerations in relation to the protection and enhancement of this Landscape Character Type are as follows:-
In the most recent version of the draft Southern Area Plan the site is identified as Low Density Housing in Parkland which more accurately reflects its status.
Proposed is an extension to the west of the existing house and another to the south to link to an existing outbuilding. The westward extension is 2 m longer than that permitted under the most recent application, and different in appearance, adding more glazed areas at the western end. This is still to be single storey.
The link extension will be 6 m long, single storey and 3.5 m wide, linking to an existing outbuilding which is to be used as a wine store and tasting area.
As the site lies within an area which is identified in the most recent, albeit not yet adopted development plan, as a large house in its own grounds, the proposed development is not inconsistent
with that set out in Planning Circular 8/89 which requires development to be of substantial dwellings in landscaped parkland.
If the extant designation is to be recognised, the appropriate policies are Housing Policies 15 and 16 which state: "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 of the existing building in terms of floor space (measured externally)" and "The extension of non-traditional dwellings or those of poor or inappropriate form will not generally be permitted where this would increase the impact of the building as viewed by the public" respectively.
PA 10/00974/B - Alterations and erection of extensions to dwelling house Status - Permitted PA 07/01464/B - Alterations, installation of an escape staircase and creation of a doorway from existing window to west elevation Status - Permitted PA 07/00399/B - Erection of a triple garage (Re submission of 06/02229/B) Status - Permitted PA 07/00393/B - Roof alterations and installation of roof lights Status - Permitted PA 07/00196/B - Erection of replacement entrance steps and creation of first floor doorway and balcony to front elevation Status - Permitted PA 06/02229/B - Erection of a detached triple garage with living accommodation over Status - Refused PA 06/01588/B - Erection of a garden room extension to north elevation Status - Permitted PA 04/01162/B - First floor extension over and conversion of existing detached garage to a tourist/ guest accommodation Status - Permitted PA 02/02440/B - Erection of agricultural barn Status - Permitted PA 02/01725/B - Erection of barn and stables Status - Split Decision PA 97/01180/C - Change of use of ground floor from residential to office accommodation, Malew House, Malew Road, Malew. Status - Refused at Appeal PA 95/01593/B - Replacement flat roof with pitched roof, sunlounge/poolroom, Malew House, Malew Road, Malew. Status - Permitted
PA 95/00919/B - Erection of conservatory with integral swimming pool, Malew House, Malew Road, Malew. Status - Permitted PA 94/01491/B - Alterations and conservatory extension, Malew House, Malew Road, Malew. Status - Split Decision
Malew Parish Commissioners and Highways and Traffic Division indicate that they do not oppose the application.
The site is well screened and is clearly the site of a large dwelling situated in its own landscaped grounds and the proposed works will not significantly affect this or be publicly visible. The extensions are not substantial compared with the existing dwelling and are single storey whereas the main dwelling is up to three storeys in part. The property has been being extended for some time (since 1994) so an assessment of the size of the extensions compared with the original dwelling, for the purposes of assessing the proposal against Housing Policy 15 would be difficult and to some extent not constructive or meaningful.
It is recommended that the most appropriate approach is to acknowledge the provisions of the emerging southern plan and to assess the proposal as a modest extension to enhance the accommodation of a large house in its own grounds. The proposed works will have no adverse visual or other impact and as such it is considered to be acceptable.
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: 03.02.2011
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 permission relates to the alterations and extensions shown in drawings K240/P/10-02, K240/P/10-03, K240/P/10-04, K240/P/10-05, K240/P/10-06 all received on 15th December, 2010 and K240/P/10-01 A received on 11th January, 2011.
I confirm that this decision accords with the appropriate Government Circular delegating functions to the Senior Planning Officer.
Decision Made : Permitted Date : Signed : Senior Planning Officer
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