6 January 2016 · Delegated
Highcroft, Station Road, St. Johns, Isle Of Man, IM4 3ah
Permission was granted on 6 January 2016 for a single storey extension to the front elevation of Highcroft, Station Road, St Johns, Isle of Man. The officer recommended approval and the application was determined under delegated powers. The key planning considerations were that the extension would improve balance to the front elevation and that it would not affect how people or vehicles access the site. One condition was attached to the permission. There is one earlier planning history reference associated with the site.
The application was approved by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture under delegated powers. The extension was considered acceptable because it would add balance to the front elevation and would not alter pedestrian or vehicular access to the property.
Extensions to Dwellings in built up areas or sites designated for residential use
general presumption in favour of extensions to existing property where such extensions would not have an adverse impact
in Recreation Policy 3 and Appendix 6. The latter provides examples of the size and type of provision required. 8.11 Open Space and Recreation 8.12 The Isle of Man Strategic Plan Context 8.12.1 The Isle of Man Strategic Plan identifies that Open Space in towns and villages on the Island forms an integral part of the fabric of community life, taking various forms and serving many purposes. Open Space ranges from the formal, such as formally laid parks and play areas, to the informal, such as open countryside, glens and the extensive public footpath network. The need for Open Space is that it forms part of the Island's heritage as well as being an attractive and usable asset. In the wider context, it provides visual and spiritual relief from the developed urban settlements on the Island, and provides recreational enjoyment in respect of various active and some less active forms of sporting activity. Open Spaces also provide a means of improving the health and fitness of the Island's population.
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
Residential Policy RES/P/5 (St John's Local Plan)
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
