29 September 2011 · Delegated
Land Adjacent To, Kerrowkeil, Patrick Road, St Johns, Isle Of Man, IM4 3bn
This application sought permission to erect a detached dwelling on a triangular piece of land adjacent to Kerrowkeil on Patrick Road, St Johns, Isle of Man. The plot forms part of the side garden of the existing detached dwelling and fronts onto Patrick Road, with its rear boundary defined by an access lane serving four nearby residential properties. The application was recommended for approval by the case officer and was decided under delegated authority by the Director of Planning and Building Control. Permission was granted on 29 September 2011, subject to three conditions. There is one previous planning application associated with the site. The evidence available does not set out detailed reasons for approval beyond the officer's recommendation to permit.
The application was approved by the Director of Planning and Building Control under delegated authority. Permission was granted for the erection of a detached dwelling on a triangular piece of land forming part of the side garden of the neighbouring property, Kerrowkeil. The decision was subject to three conditions.
Policy RES/P/5
With the exception of appropriate extensions and alterations to existing property which will generally be acceptable, outside of development areas 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 new residential development will only be approved where this complies with Planning Circulars 1/88, 3/88 and 3/89.
Policy RES/P/6
No residential development will be permitted where this would adversely affect the existing historic setting of Tynwald Hill and its associated open spaces.
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
Environment Policy 42
pment. 8.13.2 The extent of formal open space with in settlement boundaries in the South is identified on the Proposals Map (Map 3) and Inset Maps (Maps 4-7). The Isle of Man Strategic Plan (Environment Policy 42) seeks to protect these open spaces and indicates that: 8.13.3 "Inappropriate backland development, and the removal of open or green spaces which contribute to the visual amenity and sense of place of a partic ular area will not be permitted.''
Transport Policy 7
The Department will require that in all new development, parking provision must be in accordance with the Department's current standards.
Transport Policy 7: The Department will require that in all new development, parking provision must be in accordance with the Department's current standards. The current standards are set out in Appendix 7. 11.5.4 New development can have a significant impact in terms of the traffic generated by it and the impact on the various modes of travel. The Department considers that proposals which are likely to be significant traffic generators should be accompanied by a Transport Assessment(1) which should look at all modes of transport including access by public transport, cycling and on foot.
Condition 1
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This approval relates to drawing no.s 01, 02 and 03 date stamped the 24th August 2011.
Condition 3
Prior to the commencement of the construction of the dwelling the existing Ash tree located on the southern boundary of the application site must be protected by appropriate fencing to protect against damage during the course of construction. The means of fencing and subsequent protection should follow the recommendations contained within British Standard 5837:2005 - Trees and Construction.
