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Approval in principle for erection of dwelling, site adjacent to former school masters house
17 February 2016 · Committee
Land To West Of Old School House, Main Road, Sulby, Isle Of Man, IM7 2hp
This application sought approval in principle for the erection of a single dwelling on land to the west of the Old School House on Main Road, Sulby, in the parish of Lezayre. The site, which once accommodated the Old School House before it was demolished, is currently used as part of the garden of the Sulby Old School. Access to the site runs via an existing vehicular entrance and driveway between the Old School and St Stephens Church and Hall. The planning committee considered several key issues, including whether residential development was acceptable in principle at this location, the potential visual impact on nearby registered buildings, the effect on the character and appearance of the street scene, and highway and parking matters. The committee determined to approve the application, subject to six conditions. The case officer had also recommended approval.
The committee approved the application in principle for a new dwelling on land to the west of the Old School House in Sulby. The key planning issues considered included the principle of residential development on the site, the potential visual impact on nearby registered buildings, the effect on the character and appearance of the street scene, and highway and access matters. The officer also recommended approval, and the committee agreed.
Development should make the best use of resources
optimising the use of previously developed land
Strategic Policy 1: Development should make the best use of resources by: (a) optimising the use of previously developed land, redundant buildings, unused and under -used land and buildings, and re - using scarce indigenous building materials; (b) ensuring efficient use of sites, taking into account the needs for access, landscaping, open space (1) and amenity standards; and (c) being located so as to utilise existing and planned infrastructure, facilities and services. 4.2.2 In pursuance of (c) abo ve, the Department will, when formulating its programme for the preparation of new Area Plans, have particular regard to: (a) the availability of mains drainage connected to IRIS or other mains systems; (b) securing the future viability of rural primary schools; (c) the public investment in the Island's highway, bus, railway and tramway networks; (d) the provision and availability of water; and (e) community facilities. 4.3 Environment 4.3.1
New development will be located primarily within our existing towns and villages
Development will be permitted in the countryside only in the exceptional circumstances
Strategic Policy 2: New development will be located primarily within our existing towns and villages, or, where appropriate, in sustainable urban extensions(2) of these towns and villages. Development will be permitted in the countryside only in the exceptional circumstances identified in paragraph 6.3. (1) Open Space is defined in Appendix 1. (2) Sustainable Urban Extensions are defined in Appendix 1 4.3.2 Appendix 3 to the Plan identifies the towns and villages, and also explains why the Department has rejected the idea of a new settlement, which was mooted in the Consultation Draft published in May 2000. 4.3.3 Each of our towns and villages has an ind ividual character arising not only from its geographical position and existing fabric, but also from its historical, cultural, and social background. This character should be protected and enhanced. Accordingly:
In the remaining villages development should maintain the existing settlement character
Sulby
Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning
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 works hereby granted registered building consent shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this consent. Reason: To comply with paragraph 2(2)(a) of schedule 3 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented registered building consents.
Condition 2
Application for approval of the reserved matters shall be made to the Department before the expiration of two years from the date of this approval and thereafter the development shall only be carried out in accordance with the details as approved. Reason: To avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Condition 3
Approval of the details of design, siting, external appearance of the buildings, internal layout, parking layout, and landscaping of the site (hereinafter called "the reserved matters") shall be obtained from the Department in writing before any development is commenced. Reason: To comply with the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure)(No2) Order 2013.
Condition 4
Any reserved matters planning application must include provision for the parking of a minimum of 2 cars within the curtilage of the application site. Reason: in the interest of highway safety
Condition 5
The new dwelling should be two storey in height and follow the proportion, form, design and finish of the original traditional dwelling on the site, as seen in the submitted photograph received on 13th July 2015. - Reason: In the interests of the visual appearance of the adjacent Registered Buildings and street scene.
Condition 6
Prior to any work commencing on site the visibility splays as shown on drawing 202 are required to be provided and thereafter kept permanently clear of any obstruction exceeding 1.05m in height, within the applicant's ownership, above adjoining carriageway level. Should any roadside pillar/wall within the applicant control required to be altered this should be submitted as part of the Reserved Matters application. Reason: In the interests of highway safety.
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APPROVED at appeal
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PENDING CONSIDERATION
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