18 September 2018 · Committee
16, The Threshold, Jurby, Isle Of Man, IM7 3bg
This application sought permission for external alterations and renovation works to a group of residential properties at 16, 17 and 25–34 The Threshold, Jurby, Isle of Man. The works covered multiple dwellings within a residential area characterised by detached and semi-detached two-storey houses with hipped roofs, front parking, and rear gardens. The main planning considerations identified in the officer report were the visual impact of the proposed alterations on the character of the area, and the potential effects on the amenities of neighbouring properties — including overlooking, loss of light, overbearing impact, and privacy. The application was decided by committee and permitted on 18 September 2018, in line with the officer's recommendation.
The application was permitted by committee on 18 September 2018. The officer recommended approval, and the final decision matched that recommendation. The key planning considerations were the visual impact of the works on the surrounding area and the potential effects on neighbouring properties in terms of overlooking, loss of light, overbearing impact, and privacy.
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
