19 April 2012 · Delegated
19, Ballachrink, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4pb
This application sought permission to widen the driveway and the access point onto the highway at 19 Ballachrink, Colby, Isle of Man. The main planning consideration noted in the officer's report was the provision of parking for four vehicles. The application was decided by a Senior Planning Officer under delegated authority. Permission was granted on 19 April 2012, subject to two conditions.
The application was permitted by a delegated Senior Planning Officer on 19 April 2012. The proposal to widen the driveway and access onto the highway was considered acceptable, with parking for four vehicles identified as a key planning consideration.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan
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
Arbory and East Rushen Local Plan 1999
The Department will not generally oppose the principle of alterations and extensions of existing dwellings
Condition 1
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This permission relates to the alterations to widen driveway and access onto highway as shown in drawings 01 received 23rd January 2012 and 02 Rev A received 16th March 2012.
