17 August 2010 · Director of Planning and Building Control (delegated under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
1, Knock Rushen, Scarlett, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1tq
The proposal involves amending the approved layout for plot 1 in the Knock Rushen residential development by reorienting the two-storey quarterland farmhouse-style dwelling so its side faces the neighbouring Knock Rushen House, moving the garage to the side boundary to eliminate usable garden space there, removing two …
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The officer noted the proposal modifies an already approved house type by rotating it 90 degrees so the majority of windows face away from Knock Rushen House, 'a significant improvement' for neighbour…
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This permission relates to the erection of a dwelling as shown in drawings 001 and 800-01 received on 26th April, 2010, and 800-02 B received on 13th July 2010.
Tree protection
Prior to the commencement of works on the excavation for or the building of the approved dwelling, the trees shown as being retained must be adequately fenced off and protected from damage during the construction of the dwelling. Such fencing must be erected so as to protect the roots (generally directly underneath the drip line of the branches) and once erected, no material nor vehicles may be stored or parked within the protected area, nor excavations undertaken.
Hedge planting
The proposed hedge planting must be introduced prior to the occupation of the approved dwelling.
Objection letter from nearby residents G & M Crossley-Meates regarding the revised position of House No 1 in planning application 10/00600/B, raising concerns over tree loss, overlook, and boundary wall height.
Key concern: unclear tree felling plans risking destruction of important copse
G & M Crossley-Meates
ObjectionOf the two positions for House No 1, we prefer the amended one with the house rotated and in the NE area of its Plot.; The proposed loss of trees from this important Copse is now far from clear.; We need at least, a 7ft high wall on the Developers side.
Conditions requested: clarify exactly which trees are to be felled using their tree numbering; move garage to northwest to preserve easternmost tree, or remove northern branches only; build north boundary wall on developer's side to at least 7ft high
