11 November 2020 · Delegated
33, Cannan Avenue, Kirk Michael, Isle Of Man, IM6 1hg
Permission was granted for alterations to windows and doors, removal of a chimney stack, and widening of the driveway and vehicular access at 33 Cannan Avenue, Kirk Michael. The property is a bungalow on the north side of the highway, with a flat-roof garage to the north-east and parking and gardens to the front. The officer's report identified three main planning issues: the visual impact of the proposed changes on the surrounding area, the potential for harm to neighbouring properties through overlooking, loss of light, overbearing impact, or loss of privacy, and the effect of the widened access on the highway. The application was approved by delegated decision on 11 November 2020, with one condition attached, indicating the proposal was considered acceptable across all identified issues.
The application was approved by delegated decision on 11 November 2020. The key planning issues considered were the visual impact of the works, any effect on the amenity of neighbouring properties, and the impact on the highway. The proposal was found acceptable on all three counts.
General Policy 2
comply with 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
Kirk Michael Local Plan of 1994
the application site is within an area designated as residential
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
