2 August 2018 · Delegated
7, Close Y Locker, Union Mills, Isle Of Man, IM4 4lx
This retrospective application sought permission for a raised decking area already constructed to the rear of 7 Close Y Locker, a two-storey semi-detached property at the end of a small cul-de-sac in Union Mills. The decking measures 3 metres by 3.5 metres and stands 600mm above ground level, with a masonry base and timber upper structure. The application was considered under delegated powers and approved on 2 August 2018, with one condition attached. The officer recommended approval, and the determining body agreed.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved this retrospective application. The decking was found to be acceptable in its residential setting, being modest in size and relatively low in height.
General Policy 2
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
Predominantly Residential
land-use designation
Condition 1
This approval relates to site location plans x 2, decking plans x 2 and site photographs x 3 all date stamped and received 23/03/2018.
