6 September 2016 · Delegated
Shellag, Chapel Hill, Bride, Isle Of Man, IM7 4bh
Permission was granted for alterations and an extension to the dwelling at Shellag, Chapel Hill, Bride, Isle of Man. The application was decided by delegated authority on 6 September 2016. The main planning consideration was the potential impact on the main dwelling, the neighbouring property, and views to the rear. Officers observed that the neighbouring property sits roughly 1 metre higher than the application site, which means that despite the extension being close to the boundary, it would only appear approximately 3 metres tall when viewed from the neighbour's garden. The officer recommended approval and the application was permitted, subject to one condition.
The application was approved by delegated decision. The key planning consideration was the impact of the extension on the main dwelling, the neighbouring property, and wider views to the rear. Officers noted that although the extension is close to the boundary, the neighbouring property sits approximately 1 metre higher than the application site, meaning the extension would appear at around 3 metres in height when viewed from their garden, which was considered acceptable.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
complies with parts (b), (c) and (g)
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.
