22 October 2008 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
Whitestrand New Cottage, Lhergydhoo, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 2ae
The proposal involved erecting a single-storey extension to the west elevation of Whitestrand New Cottages, a detached cottage well-screened by mature trees from the nearby A4 road, to provide a larger kitchen and first-floor shower room due to the applicant's health needs.
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The officer assessed the proposal against Housing Policy 15, noting the proposed 27 sq.m extension would increase floor area by 24% over the existing property (111 sq.m after prior approval) or 64% ov…
Housing Policy 15
HP15 states that extensions or alterations to traditionally styled countryside properties will normally only be approved if they respect the proportion, form and appearance of the existing property, and only exceptionally if exceeding 50% of existing floor space (measured externally). The officer noted the proposal exceeded 50% cumulatively over the original building but assessed it acceptable on merits due to low visual impact from screening and design integration.
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 an extension to Whitestrand New Cottages, Lhergydhoo, German as shown by the plans and information 1.1636.P01, 1.1636.P03, and 1.136P04 submitted and date stamped 14th August 2008 and 1.1636.P02 Rev A submitted and date stamped 25th September 2008.
Materials matching
The external finishes of the extension must match those of the existing building in all respects.
Do not oppose
No objections
No objection subject to note on underground cables/overhead lines and safety contacts
Highways Division, Manx Electricity Authority, and German Parish Commissioners all indicated no opposition or no objection to application 08/01596/B.
Key concern: Underground Cables/Overhead Lines present in the area
Department of Transport Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose
Manx Electricity Authority
Conditional No ObjectionThere are Underground Cables/Overhead Lines present in the area indicated in you Planning Application. Please contact our Network Operations Department... 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.; 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.
Conditions requested: condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority; Contact the M.E.A. for Electrical Site Safety 5 documents before any work is carried out on site; All work to be carried out with reference to Health and Safety Executive Guidance Notes HS(G)47 & GS6
German Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionMy Commissioners have no objection to this application.
