3 April 2018 · Delegated
Walden, Phildraw Road, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 3eg
This application sought approval in principle for the demolition of an existing dwelling and its replacement with a new house, garaging, and a replacement vehicular access at Walden, Phildraw Road, Ballasalla. The application was approved in principle by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture on 3 April 2018, with the case officer recommending approval. The decision was made under delegated authority and included four conditions. The application has a planning history at the site, with three previous references recorded. An amended drawing (drawing 4A) was submitted as part of the application.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved the application in principle on 3 April 2018. The officer also recommended approval, and the decision was made under delegated authority. Four conditions were attached to the permission.
Low Density Housing in Parkland
Planning Circular 8/89
General Policy 2
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
Condition 1
1. The development hereby approved shall be begun either before the expiration of four years from the date of this approval or before the expiration of two years from the date of approval of the last of the reserved matters. Reason: To comply with article 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013.
Condition 2
2. Application for approval of the reserved matters shall be made to the Department before the expiration of two years from the date of this approval and thereafter the development shall only be carried out in accordance with the details as approved. Reason: To avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Condition 3
3. Approval of the details of siting, design, external appearance of the building[s], internal layout, landscaping of the site (hereinafter called "the reserved matters") shall be obtained from the Department in writing before any of these elements of the development are commenced. Reason: To comply with the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure)(No2) Order 2013.
Condition 4
4. The application for the reserved matters must include sufficient information to demonstrate how the existing trees on site which are to be retained, will be protected from damage during construction and the development must be undertaken in accordance with these measures. Reason: to maintain the character of the site, much of which is attributable to the wooded nature of the site and the appearance of some of the trees on site.
