19 April 2005 · Planning Committee
Cronk Froy, Knock Froy Road, Santon, Isle Of Man, IM4 1jd
The site at Cronk Froy is in rural Santon, currently occupied by a traditional farmhouse that has been poorly extended and is in poor repair, plus scattered outbuildings. The proposal involves demolishing all existing structures and building a new two-storey replacement dwelling with integral garage and annexes, using …
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The existing farmhouse was once traditional but has been 'altered and extended over time such that it is unattractive', justifying replacement.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan Section 8.11 (Replacement Dwellings in the Countryside)
Policy supports replacement dwellings in countryside if they enhance the environment and meet criteria including <50% floor area increase over existing. Officer and agent confirmed compliance, noting 47% increase acceptable and positive contribution despite consolidated form. No tensions noted.
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 replacement dwelling as shown in drawings WL/04/930/1 and /2 and the location plan all received on 7th December, 2004.
Fire safety consultation
The applicant is recommended to consult the Fire Prevention Officer with respect to the provision of fire fighting water supplies and access for emergency vehicles.
Residential curtilage limit
No approval is hereby granted or implied to the definition of the residential curtilage as shown as the area edged red on the submitted plans. The residential curtilage shall be only that area immediately surrounding the dwelling as shown in drawing WL/04/930/2.
Access hedging
The new access shall be formed as shown in the location plan. However this must have a traditional Manx hedge on the side facing field 510451 and not a post and wire fence as annotated on the plans.
Detailed access junction plan
Prior to the commencement of any works on the proposed access, a more detailed plan must be approved by the Planning Authority showing the proposed junction with the lane, alongside "Green Hedges" together with any gates and pillars. Such features must be modest in scale and design and appropriate to their rural location.
Access surfacing materials
Prior to the construction of the access, details of the material to be used in the surfacing of the access must be approved by the Planning Authority. The Planning Committee would prefer the access to be as natural as possible rather than the use of urban materials such as concrete, tarmacadam or block paviors.
No objection to the proposals and wish them success
No adverse traffic impacts
Proposals fully comply with Strategic Plan Section 8.11, enhance environment, within 47% increase criteria, safer access, traditional materials with reuse of salvaged items, neighbours satisfied
Highways Division raised no objection with no adverse traffic impacts; Fire Safety Officer recommended consultation on fire access and water supplies; SPMCE expressed concerns over dual driveways; neighbours had mixed views with one support and one post-approval concern.
Key concern: creation of 2 parallel driveways
Department of Transport Highways Division
No ObjectionNo adverse traffic impacts.
S.P.M.C. & E.
The existing farmhouse has been terribly mutilated and replacement is probably the best option. I’m worried though, about the creation of 2 parallel driveways. If this is to become common, our countryside will appear criss-crossed with dual carriageways. Shouldn’t be allowed.
Conditions requested: Shouldn’t be allowed
Isle of Man Fire And Rescue Service
Conditional No ObjectionI RECOMMEND THAT THE APPLICANT CONSULTS THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT TO DISCUSS ACCESS FOR FIRE SERVICE VEHICLES AND FIRE FIGHTING WATER SUPPLIES.
Conditions requested: Applicant consults the Fire Safety Department to discuss access for fire service vehicles and firefighting water supplies
Mr & Mrs Espey
SupportWe have no objection to their proposals and wish them success with their application.
Mr V Garvey & Mrs C Garvey
Could we please request that we are informed of any proposed variations to the approval; Our understanding therefore is that it will be the same as the existing roadway
