19 February 2026 · Delegated
Sky Cottage, Ballafesson Road, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6tu
The application (25/91020/B) seeks permission to widen an existing vehicular access at the residential curtilage of Sky Cottage on Ballafesson Road, Port Erin. The site comprises a dormer bungalow with a narrow access/driveway that runs between East View and Cronk-Ny-Mooar. The main considerations identified include potential impacts on the visual amenities of the street scene and potential impacts on highway safety. The application was determined to APPROVE and the portal decision is recorded as Permitted, with a single condition.
The determining body (Delegated) determined to approve the application to widen the existing vehicular access. The officer report identified potential impacts on visual amenities and highway safety as key issues to consider. The final outcome on the portal is recorded as Permitted.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
Overall, the visual impact of the works and impact upon highway safety would both be considered acceptable and therefore the planning application would comply with the provisions set out in 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
Predominantly Residential
The application site is within an area of 'Predominantly Residential' under the Area Plan for the South 2013.
Residential Design Guide June 2021
Accordingly, the proposal would comply with General Policy 2 of the IOMSP and the Residential Design Guide.
Manual for Manx Roads
Due to the zoning of the site and the proposed works the following policies are relevant in the determination of the application
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
