12 July 2012 · Delegated
Harmony View, Hill Park, Ballakillowey, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4bf
This application sought permission to create a new vehicular access at Longmead Hill Park, Ballakillowey, Colby, Isle of Man. The application was decided under delegated powers, with the case officer recommending approval. The Department of Infrastructure formally approved the proposal on 12 July 2012. Three conditions were attached to the permission, though the specific details of those conditions are not set out in the available evidence.
The Department of Infrastructure approved the application on 12 July 2012. The officer also recommended approval, and the decision was made under delegated powers. Three conditions were attached to the permission.
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
Predominantly Residential
The application site is in an area zoned as "Predominantly Residential"
Predominantly Residential
It is also recognised as "Predominantly Residential"
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 creation of a vehicular access as shown in drawings 02 P1 received 1st May 2012 and 01 P3 and 03 P2 received 29th May 2012.
Condition 3
Within two months of the completion or first use of the approved access, whichever is the sooner, the existing access must be closed off using hedging to match the existing boundary treatment, as per drawing no. 03 P2 date stamped the 29th May 2012.
