29 June 2017 · Delegated
1, The Church View, Braddan, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM4 4tf
Permission was granted for a first floor extension over an existing single-storey double garage at 1 The Church View, Braddan, along with a 1.2m high timber boundary fence to the side of the dwelling. The application also included associated internal alterations. The property is one of 11 large detached dwellings in the small cul-de-sac of The Church View. The existing house is a large two-storey painted rendered building with a ridge height of 8.5m. The officer considered the proposal's effect on the character and appearance of the house, its impact on neighbouring amenity, and the fence's effect on the appearance of the cul-de-sac, and recommended approval. The application was decided by delegated authority.
The application was permitted by delegated decision on 29 June 2017. The officer recommended approval after considering the extension's effect on the character and appearance of the house, the impact on neighbouring amenity, and the effect of the proposed fence on the appearance of the cul-de-sac.
IOM Strategic Plan 2016
the proposal is to be considered against the relevant parts of General Policy 2 of the IOM Strategic Plan 2016
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
Strategic Plan
there will be a general presumption in favour of extensions to existing property where such extensions would not have an adverse impact on either adjacent property or the surrounding area in general.
in Recreation Policy 3 and Appendix 6. The latter provides examples of the size and type of provision required. 8.11 Open Space and Recreation 8.12 The Isle of Man Strategic Plan Context 8.12.1 The Isle of Man Strategic Plan identifies that Open Space in towns and villages on the Island forms an integral part of the fabric of community life, taking various forms and serving many purposes. Open Space ranges from the formal, such as formally laid parks and play areas, to the informal, such as open countryside, glens and the extensive public footpath network. The need for Open Space is that it forms part of the Island's heritage as well as being an attractive and usable asset. In the wider context, it provides visual and spiritual relief from the developed urban settlements on the Island, and provides recreational enjoyment in respect of various active and some less active forms of sporting activity. Open Spaces also provide a means of improving the health and fitness of the Island's population.
Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2012
Fences, walls and gates states (in part) The erection or alteration of fences, walls or gates within, or on the boundary of, the curtilage of a dwellinghouse.
