16 April 2020 · Delegated
Hill View, Ocean Castle Drive, Promenade, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6lu
Permission was granted for alterations to the garden wall and the creation of a new window to the side of the garage at Hill View, Ocean Castle Drive, Port Erin. The property is a modern single-storey detached bungalow with an integral garage on the western side of the front elevation. A lane runs along the southern boundary connecting Ocean Castle Drive to Fairway Close to the east. The application was determined under delegated powers by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture and was approved with one condition.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved this application under delegated powers. The proposal involved minor alterations to an existing garden wall and the addition of a window to the side of the garage at a modern single-storey detached bungalow.
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
The proposal is concluded to accord with the provisions of 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
BOUNDARY TREATMENTS (Residential Design Guide 2019)
Boundary treatments, whether traditional or modern, contribute a great deal to the streetscape and character of an area.
Fences, walls and gates The erection or alteration of fences, walls or gates within, or on the boundary of, the curtilage of a dwellinghouse.
works that could be erected under the Class 16 of the PDO
Fences, walls and gates The erection, construction or alteration of fences, walls or gates elsewhere than within, or on the boundary of, the curtilage of a dwellinghouse.
It will also be vital to consider section 16 and 39 of the PDO 2012
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
