21 July 2020 · Delegated
Hillside, Eyreton Road, Crosby, Isle Of Man, IM4 4br
This application sought permission to replace an existing uPVC lean-to conservatory at the rear of Hillside, Eyreton Road, Crosby with a sun room, and to remove an existing window. The property is a detached two-storey dwellinghouse with an attached garage. The officer considered two main planning issues: the visual impact of the proposed sun room on the appearance of the development, and the potential effects on the amenity of neighbouring properties, including overlooking, loss of light, overbearing impact, and privacy. The application was permitted on 21 July 2020 through delegated decision.
The application was permitted on 21 July 2020 under delegated authority. The officer assessed the proposal against its visual impact on the street scene and its potential effects on neighbouring properties, including overlooking, loss of light, overbearing impact, and privacy.
General Policy 2
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
