19 July 2016 · Delegated
Kimmeragh, Ballafesson Road, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6tx
This application sought permission to relocate the existing vehicular access at Kimmeragh, a dwelling on the south-eastern side of Ballafesson Road in Port Erin. The property is one of three dwellings in a small group, each bordering open agricultural land to the south-east. The main planning consideration was whether the relocated access would create any visual harm or highway safety problems. The case officer concluded it would not, and recommended approval. Permission was granted on 19 July 2016 under delegated powers, subject to two conditions.
The application was approved on 19 July 2016. The key planning question was whether the relocated access would cause any adverse visual impact or highway safety concern. The officer found no such issues and recommended approval, which was granted under delegated powers.
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
The proposal is considered to accord with the Strategic Plan policies
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.
Condition 2
The existing access must be blocked off in materials and form to match the remainder of the roadside wall, within 28 days of the completion of the proposed access as approved. Reason: In the interests of visual amenity and highway safety. This approval relates to drawing 1565-31 received on 25th May, 2016.
