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Hillberry Green, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM2 6DE $1201 / X / D S / 02$
14th September 2012
| Received 1709121201279 <br> DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE <br> PLANNING and BUILDING CONTROL <br> DIVISION <br> Town and Coun <br> 1999 <br> Decrithath |
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1.1 This application seeks approval for the erection of a new build residence the grounds of Thie ny Strooan, Hillberry Green, Douglas. 1.2 A topographical survey has been carried out on the site and is included as part of this application. 1.3 Planning approval has recently been obtained a substantial new build property on the site, PA 12/00545/B, following the demolition of the existing property as shown on the aerial image below. 1.4 Following a fundamental change in client brief this application seeks approval for an alternative, new build property on the site.
2.1 The private estate of Hillberry Green is classified as "Low Density Housing in Parkland" (LDHP) as per the criteria outlined in Planning Circular No 8/89. Development within such areas may be permitted where it would not require any "any tree-felling and [it would not cause] any diminution of the public amenity of the landscape" and that any such development should be in accordance with the following criteria: a) Buildings must be substantial, and designed and finished to the highest quality; and b) each dwelling must be sited, in at least 1 acres ( 0.4 ha ) of its own grounds, such as to site comfortably and naturally in a landscaped setting which acknowledges existing ground contours and existing trees. 2.2 This proposal is for a substantial dwelling which is circa $1,498 \mathrm{~m}^{2}\left(16,124 \mathrm{ft}^{2}\right)$ sited within mature landscape gardens in excess of 4.2 acres and therefore easily complies with the above criteria. The planning approval currently afforded to the site is for a property of circa $1,465 \mathrm{~m}^{2}\left(15,770 \mathrm{ft}^{2}\right)$. The existing property was $941.5 \mathrm{~m}^{2}\left(10,134 \mathrm{ft}^{2}\right)$. 2.3 Due to the classification of LDHP all of the trees are deemed to be registered. The proposal does not seek to remove any existing trees and therefore the forestry board has not been consulted in regard to this project specifically, although Mr Doug Chalk of the Forestry Division has been consulted regarding the maintenance of the trees on the site and how best to maintain them. 2.4 Pre-planning consultations have taken place with Planning Officers Mr Anthony Holmes for the previous scheme as well as Mr Steven Stanley in regard to the specifics of this scheme. 2.5 The neighbouring properties within Hillberry Green, and the associated Directors of Hillberry Green have been kept informed of the project progress throughout.
3.1 The initial decision to demolish the existing property to create a new build property was made due to whilst the existing dwelling was a high specification property of its time it had become dated and the amount of works required to update the property to suit modern standards of living, as well as meet our clients brief, became financially unviable. 3.2 The granted scheme was sited on the footprint of the existing property but since the site has been cleared of the debris from the demolition of the previous property, our client could appreciate the full extent of the site which they owned. This drove a desire to position the property that would allow for the full extent of the grounds to be appreciated from the house on a daily basis. 3.3 In line with the granted scheme, the location on the site has been carefully considered so that no trees will be required to be moved as part of the proposal. 3.4 This proposal retains the same architectural aesthetic as the granted scheme, being a classically proportioned dwelling with influences of Palladian detailing as this is considered the most suitable for the site and scale of property. 3.5 Likewise the principal external materials of the property are intended to remain as originally proposed; a light coloured limestone, Rosemary roof tiles, dark coloured timber windows and doors and black cast rainwater goods. 3.6 The leisure facilities for the property are to be located within a single storey building which is to read as a separate addition to the main house. As a direct response to the mature garden setting of the scheme, and to complement the intended contemporary styling of the internal spaces it is proposed that this building will be clad with an innovative living wall. The extent of the living wall has reduced from that as originally proposed has reduced due to the reorientation of the scheme. 3.7 Due to the concealed nature of the site the proposal will not have any visual impact on the landscape or the adjoining properties. 3.8 Only the highest quality materials will be specified and used both internally and externally, inkeeping with the prestigious nature of the scheme and synonymous with the high standards of Richmond Square. 3.9 The surrounding grounds have been developed and considered in conjunction with the proposal for the main house to ensure that the scheme works as a cohesive whole. Areas of hardstanding and external entertaining spaces have been incorporated at the rear of the property to allow the owner to fully appreciate the gardens. 3.10 As stated the registered trees are to remain untouched. They are to be supplemented by additional planting on the approach to the house to give a formal setting. This in turn leads to meandering pathways through the exiting mature gardens which are to predominantly left untouched; they are intended to be cleared and maintained. 3.11 The vehicular access to the property is to remain unchanged.
4.1 It is felt that the proposed scheme fulfils the potential of the site whilst remaining respectful of its location. The intention is to create a coherent and fully integrated design both internally and externally to provide and elegant and classically designed residence in-keeping with the prestigious nature of Hillberry Green.
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