13 January 2012 · Delegated
Craig Y Nos, Bradda Road, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6qa
The application proposed dividing an existing detached dwelling at Craig-Y-Nos, Bradda Road, Port Erin into two semi-detached units. The property is a two-storey building with accommodation across the ground floor, upper ground floor, and a gallery level, with two garages and hardstanding to the front. No external alterations were proposed; the changes were entirely internal to create two separate dwellings. The site sits within a predominantly residential zone, making the principle of subdivision acceptable in policy terms. The officer assessed character, neighbour amenity, and parking. Bradda Road has a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced properties, so converting the building to a pair of semi-detached dwellings was judged to have a neutral impact on the character of the area.
The proposal was approved because the site is in a predominantly residential zone where the principle of subdivision is acceptable, no external changes were proposed, the character impact was judged neutral given the mix of property types on Bradda Road, and the Highways Division was satisfied that parking and highway safety would not be adversely affected.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan
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
Predominantly Residential
The application site is in an area zoned as "Predominantly Residential"
Condition 1
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This permission relates to the division of an existing dwelling to form two semi detached dwellings as shown in drawings Location Plan, Site Plan, 528/10 PA1, 528/10 S1 and Photographs received 8th November 2011 and Elevation and Driveway Plan received 2nd December 2011.
