12 October 2018 · Delegated
49, Arbory Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1ll
Permission was granted for the installation of four roof lights at 49 Arbory Street, Castletown, a mid-terrace dwelling within a conservation area. The main planning considerations were whether the roof lights would harm the special character of the conservation area and whether they would affect the amenity of neighbouring properties. Both issues were assessed and found to be acceptable. Notably, the roof lights had already been installed by the time of the officer's site visit on 10 October 2018. The decision was made under delegated authority and permission was formally granted on 12 October 2018.
The application was approved by the Head of Development Management under delegated authority. The key planning considerations were the impact on the special character of the conservation area and any loss of amenity for neighbouring properties. Both were found to be acceptable, and permission was granted.
General Policy 2
Development will be permitted provided that it - b) respects the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping of buildings and the space around them; - c) does not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape and g) does not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality.
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
