1 March 2012 · Delegated
26, Ballanoa Meadow, Santon, Isle Of Man, IM4 1hq
Permission was granted for works at 26 Ballanoa Meadow, Santon, Isle of Man. The proposal involved replacing the existing garage door with a window and adding a first floor extension to the semi-detached property. The property is a two-storey semi-detached house on the northern side of a cul-de-sac in Newtown, Santon. It has brickwork to the lower elevations and a smooth white render finish above, with a slate pitched roof and hardstanding providing parking for three vehicles. The officer assessed the impact on local residents, the effect on the existing dwelling, and any implications for highway safety and the wider area before recommending approval. The decision was made under delegated authority and two conditions were attached.
The application was approved by a Senior Planning Officer under delegated authority. The officer considered the impact on neighbouring residents, the effect on the existing property, and highway safety, and found the proposal acceptable.
General Policy 2
Overall it is concluded that the planning application is in accordance with the provisions of 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
Paragraph 8.12.1
Overall it is concluded that the planning application is in accordance with the provisions of General Policy 2 and Paragraph 8.12.1 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007.
Condition 1
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This approval for the replacement of existing garage door with a window and erection of a first floor extension relates to drawing numbers 101 and 102 date stamped 13th January 2012.
Alterations and extension to dwelling to provide additional living accommodation. Proposed was an upward extension of the existing garage on the side elevation of the property. The new accommodation was the creation of two new bedrooms.
specifically material to the assessment of this current planning application
Alterations and extension to dwelling. This planning application comprised an extension above the existing garage.
specifically material to the assessment of this current planning application
Erection of a conservatory and a two storey extension to dwelling.
specifically material to the assessment of this planning application
