31 July 2014 · Head of Development Management (delegated authority)
Bluebell Cottage, Patrick Road, St. Johns, Isle Of Man, IM4 3bn
Mrs Pamela Bellhouse applied to erect a porch on the side of her dwelling at Bluebell Cottage, Patrick Road, St Johns, consisting of two 2m wide square bay windows with patio doors, projecting 560mm, topped by a small lean-to slate roof matching the existing front elevation, with dark brown uPVC frames.
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The officer assessed the proposal as modest alterations that will not adversely or significantly affect the dwelling's appearance.
General Policy 2
Requires development in residential zoning to respect site and surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affect character, amenity, access, parking, or road safety. Officer assessed the porch's modest projection (560mm), matching materials (slate roof, dark brown uPVC), and position over own drive/garden as compliant, with no adverse impacts.
Residential Policy RES/P/5 (St John's Local Plan)
From St John’s Local Plan, permits appropriate extensions and alterations to existing property in residential areas outside specific development areas, subject to planning circulars. Officer confirmed the porch as an appropriate modest extension within the residential designation.
Environment Policy 7
Prohibits development harming watercourses unless mitigated, normally requiring 8m separation. DEFA Fisheries requested 9m; officer noted proposal within 9m but found modest scale causes no demonstrable harm or deterioration, thus not contrary to policy.
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.
do not object to the application
Patrick Parish Commissioners had no objection to the porch extension at Bluebell Cottage. DEFA Fisheries initially raised concerns about proximity to a watercourse but issued a final no objection response after receiving the completed form, provided no impact on the river.
Key concern: proximity of the nearby watercourse
Patrick Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionThe following Applications were discussed by the Commissioners at their meeting on Monday last when it was resolved that they have no objection to the following being approved: - 14/00693 - Porch to side of Bluebell Cottage, Patrick Road, St John's
Patrick Parish Commissioners
No CommentThe following Application has a consultation period that ends before the Commissioners are next due to meet... it would be helpful if consideration could be deferred until after the end of that week. - 14/00693 – Porch Extension at Bluebell Cottage, Patrick Road, St John's
DEFA Fisheries
No ObjectionThere are no concerns on the proposed development, provided there is no impact on the river alongside the property.; The applicant is however advised to contact DEFA when works are due to commence, this can be done by email or telephone.
DEFA Fisheries
Conditional No ObjectionThe Department has some concerns regarding this application due to the proximity of the nearby watercourse.; To minimise the risk of damage or disturbance to the watercourse and fish populations, any proposed development must be a minimum distance of 9 metres away.
Conditions requested: complete the attached Development within 9 Metres of Watercourse form
