13 February 2012 · Delegated
The Nook, Crossag Road, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 3ee
This application sought permission to install replacement windows and doors at The Nook, a two-storey semi-detached dwelling on Crossag Road, Ballasalla, Isle of Man. The property sits on the north-western side of the A26 and is bounded by trees and natural vegetation. The main planning considerations were the potential impact on the amenities of local residents and the effect on the character of the existing dwelling and the surrounding Conservation Area. The application was permitted on 13 February 2012, with two conditions attached to the approval.
The application was permitted on 13 February 2012. The key planning considerations were the impact on neighbouring residents' amenities and the effect on the existing dwelling and the Conservation Area. The proposal was found acceptable on both counts.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
Overall, it is concluded that the proposed development is in accordance 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
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
It is therefore judged that the proposal would not have an adverse impact on Silverdale’s Conservation Area. Overall, it is concluded that the proposed development is in accordance with General Policy 2 and Environment Policy 35
The Alteration and Replacement of Windows
it is concluded that the planning application accords to the provisions of Planning Circular 1/98 and does not warrant grounds for refusal.
Condition 1
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This approval for the replacement of windows and doors relates to drawing titles Location Plan, Existing Front Elevation, Rear Elevation Existing, Side Elevation, Front Elevation, Front Elevation Proposed in Woodgrain PVC, Side Elevation (from 'Riverside'), Proposed Side Elevation at 'The Nook' with Door to Rear, Rear Elevation, Rear Elevation Proposed Change from Timber to PVCU Woodgrain Finish and Proposed Change of Sliding Patio Door to Double Outward Opening Doors Woodgrain PVCU date stamped 29th November 2011.
