18 August 2016 · Delegated
8, Glen Maye Park, Glen Maye, Isle Of Man, IM5 3ax
Permission was granted for a rear extension to the dwelling at 8 Glen Maye Park, Glen Maye. The property is a two-storey house around ten years old, situated at the end of a cul-de-sac where neighbouring dwellings share a similar architectural style. An existing single-storey side element with a monopitched roof is already part of the building. The key planning considerations were the effect the extension would have on the appearance of the dwelling and on the amenity of neighbouring residents. Both visual amenity and residential amenity were assessed as part of the officer's review. The application was approved by delegated decision on 18 August 2016, in line with the officer's recommendation, subject to compliance with one condition.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved the rear extension on 18 August 2016, subject to one condition. The officer's assessment focused on the effect of the extension on the appearance of the dwelling and on the living conditions of neighbouring properties, and found it acceptable in terms of both visual and residential amenity.
Strategic Plan
As the site falls within an area zoned as Proposed Residential on the 1982 Development Plan (with the land to the west identified as an Area of High Landscape Value), it is considered appropriate to assess the proposal against General Policy 2 of the Strategic Plan
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.
