26 July 2016 · Delegated
Kingsley House, Phildraw Road, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 3eg
This application sought approval in principle to erect a new detached dwelling within the grounds of an existing house, The Quadrant on Phildraw Road, Ballasalla, along with the relocation of the vehicular access. The application addressed siting, means of access, and landscaping. The site comprises part of the existing residential curtilage of The Quadrant and a paddock to the south. The whole site is designated as Proposed Low Density Housing in Parkland in the Area Plan for the South (2013). Phildraw Road features a mix of dwelling types, including large properties set in their own grounds. The application was permitted on 26 July 2016 with six conditions attached.
The application was approved in principle on 26 July 2016, subject to six conditions. The proposed access was considered safe and would not harm road safety. The site falls within a Low Density Housing in Parkland designation and the proposals were found to meet that land use allocation. Plans were amended during the process to retain a tree on the site following discussions between the applicant, the planning office, the Forestry Officer, and the highways division.
Planning Circular 8/89
As the site is designated as Proposed Low Density Housing in Parkland, development is required to accord with Planning Circular 8/89
General Policy 2
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 either before the expiration of four years from the date of this approval or before the expiration of two years from the date of approval of the last of the reserved matters.
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.
Condition 3
Approval of the details of design, external appearance of the building[s], internal layout (hereinafter called "the reserved matters") shall be obtained from the Department in writing before any development is commenced.
Condition 4
Prior to any construction the access shown on drawing no P/10-03A and 04A both received on 28th June, 2016 shall be constructed and the visibility splays shall remain unobstructed at a height of 1.05m thereafter and the existing access shall be permanently blocked up and removed from use.
Condition 5
Prior to the occupation of any dwelling the garage, car parking and manoeuvring areas shall be provided and remain free from obstruction thereafter.
Condition 6
Notwithstanding the details on the approved drawings, no approval is given for the size/level of floorspace shown for each dwelling.
