28 June 2011 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control
Creg Cottage, Howe Road, The Howe, Port St. Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5pr
The application proposed replacing an existing non-traditional timber-framed sunroom/porch on the front elevation of a traditional Manx cottage with a new timber-framed sunroom featuring uPVC double-glazed windows, built on the existing brick plinth, with a small extension and added verandah structure across the fronta…
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The officer noted the existing porch is a 'non-traditional prominent feature on the front elevation' that already affects the property's appearance.
General Policy 2
GP2 permits development on established residential sites not zoned for development if it respects siting, scale, form, design, does not adversely affect landscape/townscape character, public sea views, amenities, or road safety. The officer applied GP2 as the site has established residential use despite non-designated status in High Landscape Value area. The small porch extension was found not to significantly worsen the existing prominent feature's impact on character or views.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This permission relates to the erection of a new sunroom as shown in drawings 1105/04A received on 25th May, 2011 and 1105/01, 1105/02 and 1105/03 all received on 27th April, 2011.
No objection subject to no surface water discharge to foul sewer
no objections
No objections
Water Authority Drainage has no objection subject to conditions on surface water disposal; Rushen Parish Commissioners have no objections in two separate responses.
Key concern: Surface water discharge to foul drainage systems prohibited
Isle of Man Water and Sewerage Authority Drainage Division
Conditional No ObjectionNo Objection: - subject to the following conditions:-; The application states that the surface water from the proposed development is to be discharged to the "existing drainage". 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.
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) so as to comply with the requirements of the Isle of Man Water & Sewerage Authority and the Sewerage Act 1999
Rushen Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionNo Objections.
Rushen Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionNo objections.
