19 February 2020 · Committee
Field 224318, Glen Road, Ballaugh, Isle Of Man, IM7 5jg
This retrospective application sought permission for the raising of stone walls, infilling of old house remains, and changes to site levels on part of a field next to Ballaugh Bridge on Glen Road, Ballaugh. The site sits on the eastern side of the A3 main road linking Kirk Michael and Ballaugh. It is irregular in shape, with tree and shrub boundaries to the south, west, and east, and a Manx stone wall with railings along the northern roadside boundary. The Planning Committee approved the application on 19 February 2020, subject to one condition. The officer's assessment focused on whether the works would harm the character of the street scene or affect neighbouring properties and local amenities.
The Planning Committee approved the retrospective application. The key planning considerations were the impact on the character and appearance of the street scene and the effect on neighbouring properties and local amenities, both of which were found to be acceptable.
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
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
Section 7.4: Landscape Protection
Development which is permitted in 'Areas of High Landscape or Coastal Value and Scenic Significance' or in important landscape and coastal areas as recognised by any new landscape classification, will be subject to higher design standards than would normally be required.
tinuing to develop plans for a harbour improvement scheme in Port St Mary (see Tourism Proposal 2). 7.4 Changes to the Highway Network - the potential for new road building in Ballasalla 7.4.1 As noted earlier , the JMP Study (200 7), concluded that in the South, only the A5/A7 junction in Ballasalla had the potential to suffer additional congestion. This was based on the level of development anticipated in the Isle of Man Strategic Plan. The Highway's Division (DoI) has, for some time, identified the future need for a n Urban Primary Distributor Road to by-pass Station Road and Douglas Road between Balthane Corner and Glashen Hill (the 'Ballasalla By -pass') to the east of Ba llasalla to remove anticipated north and southbound traffic on the A5. However, more recent traffic data collected in 201036 has lead to the conclusion that there is no current or short term justification for a By -pass on traffic grounds. Indeed, there is unlikely to be justification for the By-pass on such grounds during the lifetime of the Plan.
Condition 1
This approval relates to the Location Plan, Brief Statement, Photographs, and drawing R/6603/1 all received on 18th December, 2019.
