22 December 2011 · Delegated
9, Fuchsia Close, Reayrt Ny Keylley, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1gl
Permission was granted for alterations and a two-storey extension to the side elevation of 9 Fuchsia Close, Peel, replacing the existing garage. The property is a modern semi-detached dwelling at the end of a short row of semi-detached and detached homes within a recently built residential estate, with an open car park immediately to the west. The application was handled under delegated authority and the officer recommended approval. The decision was issued on 22 December 2011.
The application was permitted by delegated decision on 22 December 2011. The officer recommended approval, and the final decision aligned with that recommendation.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
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
Isle of Man Planning Scheme (Peel Local Plan) Order 1989
the application site is within an area recognised as being within predominantly residential use