17 September 2008 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
3, Victoria Road, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1ep
The proposal involves building a conservatory measuring 2.8m wide x 2.6m deep x 2.7m high, constructed in white PVC, on the existing first-floor rear roof terrace adjacent to the study of a mid-terrace house.
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The officer gave extra consideration due to the site's location within the Castletown Conservation Area, where proposals must not harm the special character per Policy CA/2 of Planning Policy Statemen…
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Policy CA/2 requires that when considering proposals within the conservation area, 'the impact of such proposals upon the special character of the area, will be a material consideration'. The officer assessed the conservatory's impact given its location on the rear roof terrace, noting it is only slightly visible from the neighbour and would not have a detrimental impact on the dwelling, surrounding properties, or Conservation Area character.
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 construction of a conservatory as shown in drawings 08/70/01 and site plan submitted and date stamped 18th July 2008.
No Objection subject to no discharge of surface water to foul drainage system
No objection provided there is no risk of disturbance to the watercourse
Note received regarding underground cables/overhead lines; contact required for safety
No objection
Three statutory consultees (Manx Electricity Authority, Inland Fisheries, and Drainage Division) responded to application 08/01408/B for a conservatory at 3 Victoria Road, Castletown, all raising no objection subject to specific conditions regarding utilities, watercourse protection, and surface water drainage.
Key concern: Underground Cables/Overhead Lines present in the area
Manx Electricity Authority
Conditional No ObjectionThere are Underground Cables/Overhead Lines present in the area indicated in you Planning Application.; The Authority wish to express their interest in the following planning applications, and request that a condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority.; All work to be carried out with reference to Health and Safety Executive Guidance Notes HS(G)47 & GS6.
Conditions requested: applicant must contact the Authority; contact Network Operations Department (Tel. 687687) to discuss working practices around Cables and Overhead Lines which may be required to be diverted before any work can be carried out on site; Contact the M.E.A. for Electrical Site Safety 5 documents (Tel. 687766) before any work is carried out on site; MEA requires 24 hours unrestricted access to the cables in the Public Highway
Inland Fisheries
Conditional No ObjectionNo objection provided there is no risk of disturbance to the watercourse and measures are in place as may be appropriate to protect the river from disturbance.
Conditions requested: no risk of disturbance to the watercourse and measures are in place as may be appropriate to protect the river from disturbance
Drainage Division
Conditional No ObjectionNo Objection subject to the following conditions:; to comply with the requirements of the Department of Transport Drainage Division and the Sewerage Act 1999.
Conditions requested: There must be NO discharge of surface water (including that from roofs and paved areas) from this proposed development to any foul drainage system(s); If this "existing drainage" discharges (directly or indirectly) to the foul sewerage system then it should be noted that an alternative means of surface water disposal must be provided
