24 June 2016 · Delegated
8, Glen Maye Park, Glen Maye, Isle Of Man, IM5 3ax
Permission was granted for the creation of a rear terrace to provide a patio area at 8 Glen Maye Park, Glen Maye, Isle of Man. The property is a two-storey dwelling situated at the end of a cul-de-sac, with a rear garden that slopes downwards to the west and already contained two areas of decking. The main planning considerations were visual amenity and residential amenity. The application was assessed as acceptable on both counts, taking into account the character of the site and its relationship with neighbouring properties. The decision was made under delegated authority by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture, with one condition attached to the permission.
The application was approved on 24 June 2016. The key planning considerations were visual amenity and residential amenity, both of which were found to be acceptable. The officer also recommended approval, and the decision was made under delegated authority.
Strategic Plan
appropriate to assess the proposal against
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
Proposed Residential
site falls within an area zoned as Proposed Residential
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
