26 February 2020 · Delegated
3, Clagh Vane, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 2hr
This application sought permission to remove the chimney stacks and replace the roof tiles at the Chip Shop and Mini Market, 1-3 Clagh Vane, Ballasalla. The two-storey property houses existing retail units and sits within the Clagh Vane Estate, an area that has recently seen significant redevelopment including demolition, rebuilding, and renovation of properties with more modern features. The main planning issue considered was the potential impact of the works on the visual amenities of the street scene. The application was assessed as acceptable on that basis. Permission was granted on 26 February 2020 by a delegated Principal Planner, subject to one condition.
The application was permitted by a delegated Principal Planner. The key planning consideration was the potential impact on the visual amenities of the street scene, and the proposal was found acceptable in that regard. One condition was attached to the permission.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
the proposal is considered to comply with General Policy 2 of the 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
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
