2 February 2016 · Committee
Monks Walk, Bridge Road, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 3dq
This application sought permission for alterations and extensions to a dwelling and the erection of a detached garage at Monks Walk, Bridge Road, Ballasalla. The site contained a timber shed, boat shelter, a takeaway van covered with blue plastic sheeting, and a takeaway trailer at the time of the officer's assessment. The main planning issues considered were the impact of the proposed development on the neighbouring properties Stone Mount and Hunters Lodge, and the effect on the street scene and public amenity more broadly. The northern boundary of the site is screened by dense planting including Golden Cyprus trees, laurel and fuscia bushes, and Lawson Cyprus shrubs. The application was decided by committee and permitted on 2 February 2016, in line with the officer's recommendation to approve.
The application was permitted by committee on 2 February 2016. The officer also recommended approval. Key planning considerations included the effect of the development on neighbouring properties Stone Mount and Hunters Lodge, as well as the wider street scene and public amenity.
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
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
Paragraph 8.12.1
As a general policy, in built up areas not controlled by Conservation Area or Registered Building policies, there will be a general presumption in favour of extensions to existing property where such extensions would not have an adverse impact on either adjacent property or the surrounding area in general.
retention of a boat shelter
granted temporary approval in 2014 on the condition that the boat shelter should be removed on or before 31 October 2015
Erection of an extension to shed
Erection of a boat shelter
Extension to form additional living accommodation and conservatory
Erection of four-bedroomed dormer bungalow with double garage
