2 Ballaghaue Cottages, Andreas Road, Andreas, Isle Of Man, IM7 4ew
The proposal involves extending the existing two-storey rear extension at a semi-detached house to align with the single-storey rear extension, adding a new first-floor window on the southeast elevation and replacing an existing rear window with a larger one.
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 key considerations were impact on character and streetscene, and neighbouring amenities. The extension fits in with the existing design of the house, so it does not harm the character and streetsc…
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 (b) (c) (g) of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016 requires development to respect character and streetscene, and protect neighbouring amenities. The officer assessed the extension's design compatibility with the existing house, finding no harm to character or streetscene. Neighbouring amenities were protected via conditioning of obscure glazing to mitigate overlooking.
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 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Obscure glazing
Obscure glazing (Pilkington level 5 or equivalent) shall be installed in the following window and shall be maintained as such thereafter; Southeast Elevation - Bathroom. Reason: In the interests of neighbouring residential amenities.
does not object; bat survey not necessary after photos reviewed; checks for bats required before works in specific areas
Ecosystem Policy Team (DEFA) has no objection to the proposed two-storey side/rear extension, noting low bat potential at the extension site but requiring pre-works checks at specific roof features.
Key concern: bat potential around the roof under the lead flashing and around the flat roof
Ecosystem Policy Team (DEFA)
Conditional No ObjectionThough we believe the property does have some bat potential around the roof, this potential is largely not around the gable end of the property where the extension is to be built. Therefore the Ecosystem Policy Team will not be requesting any further assessment.; However, the following areas under the lead flashing and around the flat roof do exhibit some potential, so the applicant must ensure that they undertake checks for bats around these features before works start.
Conditions requested: applicant must ensure that they undertake checks for bats around these features before works start; Should bats be found then the works must stop immediately and the Ecosystem Policy Team be contacted on 651577, or the Manx Bat Group Helpline be contacted at 366177, to obtain advice on how to proceed
