21 May 2008 · Planning Committee
Keristal, Ballanass Road, Lower Foxdale, Isle Of Man, IM4 3be
The proposal involved replacing a poor-form single-storey roadside cottage with a larger two-storey detached dwelling and garage on a 6-acre rural site in an Area of High Landscape Value. The new design featured traditional materials like Manx stone, natural slate, painted render, and timber windows/doors, with accommo…
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Officer initially recommended refusal as the proposed dwelling increased floor area by ~37% over previously approved replacement (PA 99/02227/B), failing Housing Policy 14's limit despite exceptions f…
General Policy 3
Restricts development outside zoned areas except replacements of rural dwellings per Housing Policies 12-14. Proposal justified as replacement on previously developed land, improving environment by removing poor-form cottage, caravans, toilet block.
Housing Policy 14
Limits replacement dwellings to not substantially different in size/siting unless environmental improvement; floor area not >50% greater than original (excluding attic/outbuildings), traditional design per Planning Circular 3/91. Officer noted 37% increase over approved scheme but Committee made exception for high-quality traditional design replacing poor original, better siting/access, minimal visual impact.
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 erection of a detached dwelling and garage, Keristal, Ballanass Road, Foxdale as shown by the plans and information Planning/Design Statement, SC929/P/10-00, SC929/P/10-01B, SC929/P/10-02/B and S4373101 submitted and date stamped 12th February 2008 and SC929/P/10-03 submitted and date stamped 22nd February 2008.
Roof materials
The roof(s) must be finished in dark natural slate.
Terrace wall details
Prior to the commencement of works, a drawing shall be submitted to and approved by the Planning Authority showing the terrace wall being finished in Manx stone to match the dwelling with a low wall in the same stone replacing the metal railings and the works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved drawing.
No permitted development
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2005 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting that Order) no extensions, greenhouses, walls, gates, fences, garden sheds, summerhouses, flag poles, decking, garages, or tanks for the storage of oil for domestic heating shall be erected (other than those expressly authorised by this approval).
Driveway prior to occupation
Prior to the occupation of the dwelling, the vehicular driveway access shown on the submitted plans must be constructed and available for use.
Doors/windows/fascias
All doors, windows and fascias shall be timber.
Residential curtilage
For the purposes of clarity and to avoid any confusion, the residential curtilage of the site is as delineated in red on the submitted Location Plan.
Roof lights
All roof lights must be 'Conservation' type.
No objection subject to visibility splay condition
No objection, suggests inclusion of sustainable energy generation
Mixed responses to planning application 08/00280/B for erection of detached dwelling and garage at Keristal, Ballanass Road, Lower Foxdale, Patrick, with objections from Patrick Parish Commissioners and concerns from Fire and Rescue Service, no objections from utilities and highways with conditions, and support from a planning policy commenter.
Key concern: The proposed dwelling is too big in terms of land area footprint, too tall and totally out of keeping with the area
Isle of Man Water Authority
Conditional No ObjectionFor single connections to a water main (i.e. a single dwelling) the applicant should contact loMWA Customer Services, tel. 695949
Conditions requested: a condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority to ensure that a connection is obtained for water supply purposes, or an amendment to the existing supply under the terms of the Water Supply Byelaws
Andrew Jessopp
No ObjectionI have no objection to this proposal but would again like to see inclusion of sustainable energy generation in the design. My view hasn't really changed.
Conditions requested: inclusion of sustainable energy generation in the design
Manx Electricity Authority
Conditional No ObjectionThere are Underground Cables/Overhead Lines present in the area indicated in you Planning Application.
Conditions requested: the applicant must contact the Authority
Department of Transport Highways
Conditional No ObjectionConditions requested: A visibility splay of 2 metres by 36 metres shall be provided
Patrick Parish Commissioners
ObjectionThe proposed dwelling is too big in terms of land area footprint, too tall and totally out of keeping with the area.
Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service
show that the spiral staircase within the conservatory gives direct access to the lot's fuel flow landing which is in herently unsafe
Conditions requested: Applicant should consult with the fire Safety department on the submitted plans
