26 May 2016 · Delegated
33, Ballanoa Meadow, Santon, Isle Of Man, IM4 1hq
Permission was granted for alterations and a two-storey side extension at 33 Ballanoa Meadow, Santon. The extension would provide a garage at ground level with living accommodation above. The property sits within the residential curtilage of an existing dwelling in a relatively new housing estate in Newtown, between Douglas and Ballasalla. The officer considered whether the proposal would harm the living conditions of neighbouring residents or cause problems with car parking and highway safety. The application was approved by delegated decision on 26 May 2016, with one condition attached.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved the application. The officer considered potential impacts on neighbouring residents' living conditions and on car parking and highway safety, and was satisfied the proposal was acceptable on both counts.
General Policy 2
The proposal is considered to accord 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
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
