4 August 2005 · Planning Committee on review
Close Clarke, Rhendhoo Road, Jurby, Isle Of Man, IM7 3bt
The site at Close Clarke, Rhendhoo Road, Jurby, is a corner plot in open countryside currently occupied by a single-storey extended cottage (131.1m²), attached outbuilding, and stable block. The proposal sought to demolish these and replace them with a two-storey dwelling of 257.1m² (96% increase) and a detached garage…
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The officer considered the proposal contrary to Planning Circular 1/88 due to the significant 96% increase in floorspace from 131.1m² to 257.1m², deeming it a disproportionately large dwelling for the…
Planning Circular 1/88 Residential Housing in the Country
Requires examination of proposals with significant increase in size; discourages those creating detrimental visual impact or loss of traditional character. Officer found 96% floorspace increase disproportionate for rural site.
Planning Circular 3/91 'Guide to the Design of Residential Development in the Countryside'
Sets criteria for countryside design including traditional proportions, form, and features. Officer assessed proposed dwelling as lacking traditional Manx character, with urban traits despite attempts at slate roofs and chimneys.
Planning Circular 3/93
Cited in refusal alongside 1/88 for uncharacteristic features; officer report references 3/91, likely related design guidance for rural dwellings.
No adverse traffic impacts subject to visibility splay condition
no objections
smoke detectors recommended
DOT Highways has no objection subject to a visibility splay condition; Jurby Parish Commissioners have no objections; Fire and Rescue Service recommends smoke detection; SPMC&E notes lack of drawings but states 'no objections' for this application.
Key concern: Lack of drawings preventing assessment of visual impact on countryside and potential trespass into agricultural land
SPMC&E
No ObjectionStill quite a nice design – no objections.; There are no drawings or even a photograph such that would give us any idea of the style, condition or worth of the existing dwelling and thus we cannot form an opinion as to whether the proposal represents an improvement or a loss, in terms of visual effect on the countryside.; The site plan could be read to imply that the new siting (well removed from the footprint of the present dwelling, it would seem) trespasses into agricultural land outside the present domestic curtilage?
Department of Transport Highways Division
Conditional No ObjectionNo adverse traffic impacts, subject to the imposition of the following conditions; In the interests of road safety.
Conditions requested: Visibility splay of metres is required to serve the needs of this development.
Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service
Conditional No ObjectionThe installation of mains wired, interconnected domestic smoke detection conforming to BS 5446 : Part 1 : 2000, and installed to conform with BS 5839 : Part 6 : 1995, is recommended in accordance with Section 1 of the Building Regulations 2000 – Approved Document B
Conditions requested: The installation of mains wired, interconnected domestic smoke detection conforming to BS 5446 : Part 1 : 2000, and installed to conform with BS 5839 : Part 6 : 1995, is recommended in accordance with Section 1 of the Building Regulations 2000 – Approved Document B
Jurby Parish Commissioners
No Objectionmy Commissioners have now considered the above proposed development, and have no objections thereto.
