20 May 2011 · Planning Committee
Baljean Cottage, Baldhoon Road, Baldhoon, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7ql
The proposal involves demolishing the existing two-storey Baljean Cottage and replacing it with a larger modern interpretation of a traditional dwelling, increasing floorspace by approximately 96% from 115m² to 225m², with dimensions changing from 9.0m width x 5.5m depth x 4.4m eaves height to 12.0m width x 8.0m depth …
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The proposal qualifies as an exception to countryside development restrictions under General Policy 3 and Housing Policy 4 as a one-for-one replacement of an existing habitable dwelling, complying wit…
General Policy 3
Requires development only in zoned areas except specific countryside exceptions including replacement of existing rural dwellings (Housing Policies 12-14). The officer assessed the proposal as a qualifying exception for a one-for-one replacement on previously developed land with an existing dwelling.
Housing Policy 4
Permits new countryside housing only in exceptional cases including replacement dwellings per Housing Policies 12-14. Officer confirmed it fits as a replacement of an existing rural dwelling.
Housing Policy 12
Permits replacement unless abandoned or of architectural/historic interest capable of renovation; assesses abandonment via structural condition, non-use period, intervening use, intent. Existing dwelling has full habitable status, so compliant.
Housing Policy 14
Replacement must match existing in siting/size unless environmental improvement; size not >50% greater unless poor form replaced by traditional character or less visual impact. Siting same, size 96% larger, but approved due to less visual impact from materials/design reducing prominence of bright white existing structure.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This planning approval relates to the location plan and drawing no.s M/1003/1 and M/1003/2 date stamped the 23rd March 2011.
Render colour approval
Prior to the occupation of the dwelling details of the colour of the external render finish must be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Planning Authority. The render shall be maintained in this colour thereafter to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Planning Authority.
Do not oppose has no adverse traffic management, parking or road safety implications
recommends approval
Highways Division and Lonan Parish Commissioners do not oppose or recommend approval of the replacement dwelling at Baljean Cottage; a community planning service member raises concerns about the size increase and design change.
Key concern: remarkably large increase in size and significant change in design from Manx cottage
Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose has no adverse traffic management, parking or road safety implications; Note: Improvements have been made to the existing access to gain improved visibility
Lonan Parish Commissioners
Supportthe board recommends approval of the above Planning Application. This is subject to the approval of the Planning Committee of the Department of Infrastructure
Community Planning Service
This seems a remarkably large increase in size, and significant change in design from what I think is a Manx cottage.
