19 July 2016 · Delegated
Struie, Highfield Drive, Baldrine, Isle Of Man, IM4 6ed
Permission was granted for alterations and an extension to the property at Struie, Highfield Drive, Baldrine, Isle of Man. The proposal was an amendment to a previously approved planning application (PA 15/01292/B). The main planning considerations were the visual impact of the works on the property and street scene, and any effects on the amenities of neighbouring properties. The officer recommended approval, and the decision was made under delegated authority. The application was decided on 19 July 2016, with one condition attached to the permission.
The application was approved on 19 July 2016 by the Interim Director of Planning and Building Control. The key planning issues considered were the visual impact on the property and street scene, and potential effects on neighbouring amenities. Both were found to be acceptable, in line with the officer's recommendation to approve.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
comply 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
Predominantly Residential
comply with the relevant polices of the Strategic Plan and the Laxey and Lonan Area Plan
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
