6 April 2020 · Delegated
1, Glen Bank, Glen Maye, Isle Of Man, IM5 3bq
Permission was granted for alterations and a ground and first floor extension at 1 Glen Bank, Glen Maye, Isle of Man. The property is a semi-detached dwelling on the eastern side of the main road through Glen Maye, sitting higher than its neighbour to the south. The officer assessed two main issues: whether the proposed works would harm the character and appearance of the area, and whether they would adversely affect the living conditions of those at the adjoining property, number 2. Both were found to be acceptable. The application was determined under delegated powers and approved by the Director of Planning and Building Control, with one condition attached.
The application was approved on 6 April 2020. The key planning questions were whether the extension would harm the character and appearance of the area and whether it would affect the living conditions of the occupants at the neighbouring property, number 2. Both issues were resolved in favour of the proposal.
General Policy 2
The works are considered to accord with General Policy 2 of the Strategic Plan
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
Isle of Man Planning Scheme (Development Plan) Order 1982
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
