18 July 2017 · Delegated
Arfryn, Ballacraine, St. Johns, Isle Of Man, IM4 3lr
Permission was granted for alterations, an extension, driveway widening, and vehicular access improvements at Arfyn, Ballacraine, St Johns. The property is a detached single-storey, hipped-roof dwelling set back from the A1 Main Road, sitting slightly above road level on the northern side of the carriageway near Ballacraine Crossroads. The main planning consideration was the effect of the proposed works on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and the wider streetscene. The case officer recommended approval, and the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture agreed, granting permission with one condition. The decision was made on a delegated basis by the Director of Planning and Building Control.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved the application on delegated authority. The key planning consideration was whether the proposed works would harm the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and the surrounding streetscene, and the officer concluded they would not.
With the exception of appropriate extensions and alterations to existing property which will generally be acceptable...
St John's Local Plan 1999
General Policy 2
Isle of Man 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
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
