30 August 2017 · Delegated
Coan Aalin, Main Road, Greeba, Isle Of Man, IM4 3ld
Permission was granted for the erection of a timber-framed pavilion for domestic leisure use at Coan Aalin, Main Road, Greeba. The property is a residential site with a large curtilage on the northern side of the A1 road between Douglas and Peel, and already contains a number of outbuildings and domestic structures. The main planning considerations were whether the pavilion would harm the character of the surrounding Area of High Landscape Value and whether it would affect the amenity of neighbouring properties. The officer concluded that the proposal was acceptable on both counts and recommended approval. The application was decided under delegated authority and permitted on 30 August 2017.
The application was permitted on 30 August 2017 under delegated authority. The officer considered the timber-framed pavilion acceptable, finding it would not cause unacceptable visual harm to the Area of High Landscape Value or undue impact on neighbouring amenity.
General Policy 2 of The Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
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
Isle of Man 1982 Development Plan
classified as being of High Landscape or Coastal Value and Scenic Significance under the Isle of Man 1982 Development Plan
