11 August 2023 · Delegated
Ocean View, Baltic Road, Kirk Michael, Isle Of Man, IM6 1ef
Permission was granted for alterations and extensions to the garden walls at Ocean View, Baltic Road, Kirk Michael. The site is a residential property with two existing entrances on either side and a brick-built garden wall along the roadside frontage. The officer assessed two main planning issues: whether the development was acceptable in principle, and whether it would affect the character and appearance of the area. Both were found to be satisfactory. A revised drawing was submitted during the assessment specifically to address highway safety concerns. The application was decided by delegated authority on 11 August 2023, subject to two conditions.
The application was approved by delegated decision on 11 August 2023. The key planning considerations were the principle of development and the effect on the character and appearance of the area, both of which were found to be acceptable. A revised drawing was substituted during the process for the benefit of highway safety.
General Policy 2
complies with General Policy 2 and Housing Policy 15 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
General Policy 2: Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan and with other policies of this Strategic Plan will normally be permitted, provided that the development: (a) is in accordance with the design brief in the Area Plan where there is such a brief; (b) respects the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping of buildings and the spaces around them; (c) does not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape; (d) does not adversely affect the protected wildlife or locally important habitats on the site or adjacent land, including water courses; (e) does not affect adversely public views of the sea; (f) incorporates where possible existing topography and landscape features, particularly trees and sod banks; (g) does not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality; (h) provides satisfactory amenity standards in itself, including where appropriate safe and convenient access for all highway users, together with adequate parking, servicing and manoeuvring space; (i) does not have an unacceptable effect on road safety or traffic flows on the local highways; (j) can be provided with all necessary services; (k) does not prejudice the use or development of adjoining land in accordance with the appropriate Area Plan; (l) is not on contaminated land or subject to unreasonable risk of erosion or flooding; (m) takes account of community and personal safety and security in the design of buildings and the spaces around them; and (n) is designed having due regard to best practice in reducing energy consumption. 6.3 Development outside of areas zoned for development
Housing Policy 15
complies with General Policy 2 and Housing Policy 15 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
Housing Policy 15: The extension or alteration of existing traditionally styled properties in the countryside will normally only be approved where these respect the proportion, form and appearance of the existing property. Only exceptionally will permission be granted for extensions which measure more than 50% of the existing building in terms of floor space (measured externally).
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
Notwithstanding the details received, this decision relates to the details called Proposed Entrance Elevation (Revised Proposal/Application), as shown on drawing No. 101 Rev C, received 3rd July 2023.
