4 September 2020 · Delegated
Saint Bees, Highfield Drive, Baldrine, Isle Of Man, IM4 6ed
Permission was granted for the creation of a raised patio area, off-road parking, and a new vehicular access at Saint Bees (formerly Glenlea), Highfield Drive, Baldrine. The property is a detached bungalow sitting in an elevated position above road level, with steps up to the front door and no existing off-road parking. The officer's report identified three main planning issues: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the street scene, the impact on neighbouring amenities, and the highway implications of introducing a new vehicular access. The officer recommended approval. The application was decided by delegated authority and permitted on 4 September 2020.
The application was permitted on 4 September 2020 under delegated authority. The officer recommended approval, and the key planning issues considered were the effect on the street scene, impact on neighbouring amenities, and highway implications.
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
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
