25 May 2006 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
Sunridge, Glen Rushen Road, Glen Maye, Isle Of Man, IM5 3ba
The proposal involves adding a two-storey extension to the side of the existing detached dwelling, measuring 7.1m along the front, to create a games room and garage on the ground floor with a bedroom and en-suite above. It also includes replacing all existing windows with dark wood effect uPVC casements.
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The officer noted the property's character has already changed due to previous two-storey, toilet, and single-storey extensions, so the proposed 7.1m extension 'would not result in a further loss of t…
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the plans and information submitted as part of this application, date stamped 10th March 2006.
Materials matching
The external finishes of the extension must match those of the existing building in all respects.
Do Not Oppose
DOT Highways has no objection to application 06/00418/B. Fire and Rescue Service recommends refusal due to inadequate means of escape from the proposed first floor bedroom. Patrick Parish Commissioners object on grounds of excessive development in the countryside.
Key concern: inadequate means of escape from first floor bedroom which is inherently unsafe in fire
DOT Highways
No ObjectionDo Not Oppose
Isle of Man Fire And Rescue Service
ObjectionRecommend Reason As The Means of Escape From The Proposed First Floor Beoroom is V.A. An Existing Staircase Which Discussed To The Ground Floor Lounge. This is INHERENTLY UNSAFE IN THE EVENT OF FIRE.; Recommend: Approve / Defer ☑ Refusal
Patrick Parish Commissioners
Objectionthis is considered excessive development in the countryside and overdevelopment of the site.
The original application (06/00418/B) for a two-storey side extension (games room/garage with bedroom above) and dark wood effect uPVC window replacement was permitted by the Planning Committee on 22 May 2006. Patrick Parish Commissioners appealed, arguing excessive development in a High Landscape Value area and criticising the officer's reasoning that prior unsympathetic extensions justified further development. The Planning Committee defended the decision, noting existing screening and no further loss of character from the proposal. The inspector, after written representations and a site visit, found the site well-screened with minimal visual impact and no significant adverse effects on character or surroundings due to prior extensions. The inspector recommended the appeal fail and the approval be upheld.
Precedent Value
This appeal shows that in landscape-sensitive areas, detailed assessment of site-specific screening can outweigh general designations; appellants must provide evidence of actual visual harm rather than relying on policy labels or prior development critiques.
Inspector: G Farrington
