5 December 2023 · Delegated
Broomhill, 1, Hill Park, Ballakillowey, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4bf
Permission was granted for a replacement sunroom and alterations to the dining room and kitchen windows at Broomhill, 1 Hill Park, Ballakillowey, Colby, Isle of Man. The property occupies a prominent corner plot on the access route into a cul-de-sac, making it visible from three sides. The surrounding area contains a variety of single and two-storey dwellings, including some 1.5-storey properties with small dormers similar to the application dwelling. The main planning issues considered were the visual impact of the proposed changes on the house itself and on the character of the streetscene and wider area, and whether the works would harm the living conditions of neighbouring residents. The application was approved by delegated decision.
The application was approved on 5 December 2023. The key planning considerations were the visual impact on the house, the streetscene, and the surrounding area, as well as any effect on neighbouring amenity. Both were found to be acceptable.
general standards towards acceptable development visual and neighbouring amenity, and energy reduction
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promotes development taking account of locality in design
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pment. 8.13.2 The extent of formal open space with in settlement boundaries in the South is identified on the Proposals Map (Map 3) and Inset Maps (Maps 4-7). The Isle of Man Strategic Plan (Environment Policy 42) seeks to protect these open spaces and indicates that: 8.13.3 "Inappropriate backland development, and the removal of open or green spaces which contribute to the visual amenity and sense of place of a partic ular area will not be permitted.''
prevent criminal activity
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Community Policy 7: The design of new development and the extension and refurbishment of existing buildings and development must, as far as is reasonably practical, pay due regard to existing best practice so as to help prevent criminal and anti-social behaviour. 10.12.2 The Isle of Man Constabulary has suggested that neighbourhood police stations, where the public can meet police officers, are needed to improve community safety. In the majority of cases these will need to be provided within existin g communities as opportunities arise. Consideration should be given to incorporating such facilities in larger new developments in association with other community facilities.
reduce spread of fire
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Community Policy 10: Proposals for the layout and development of land will be permitted only where there is provided proper access for fire -fighting vehicles and adequate supplies of water for fire-fighting purposes. 10.13.3 Fire prevention can be improved via the development control processes, and the Department has for many years welcomed input to these processes from the Fire Safety Department. Accordingly,
conserve the Island's water
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Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
