18 December 2018 · Delegated
10, Ballanawin, Strang, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM4 4nr
Permission was granted to erect a front porch at 10 Ballanawin, Strang, Douglas, replacing the existing canopy over the front door. The application was decided by delegated authority and approved on 18 December 2018. Ballanawin is a late 1980s street of semi-detached and terraced properties, where front doors typically have canopies. No.10 is a mid-terrace that sits at a higher level than its neighbour at No.11. The officer assessed the proposal against its effect on the character and appearance of the street scene and any impact on the neighbouring property. The proposal was found to be acceptable on both counts, and permission was granted subject to one condition.
The application was approved by delegated decision. The key planning considerations were the effect on the character and appearance of the street scene and the impact on the neighbouring property, both of which were found to be acceptable.
Site Designation - 'Predominantly Residential'
designation within the Local Area Plan
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016 General Policy 2
seeks inter-alia that development respects the site and surrounds in terms of scale form and design and does not adversely affect the amenity of local residents.
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
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
