10 October 2019 · Delegated
Woodford, Highfield Drive, Baldrine, Isle Of Man, IM4 6ee
Permission was granted for a range of works at Woodford, Highfield Drive, Baldrine, Isle of Man. The proposal included the installation of two dormers, addition of a flat roof, landscaping, removal of a chimney stack (part of which was retrospective), and the creation of off-road parking with a new vehicle access. The key planning issues considered were the visual impact on the property and the wider street scene, any effects on the amenities of neighbouring properties, and the impact on parking arrangements. The application was approved on 10 October 2019 under delegated powers. Two conditions were attached to the permission.
The application was approved by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture under delegated powers. The officer considered the visual impact on the property and street scene, effects on neighbouring amenities, and parking provisions, and found the proposal acceptable.
Predominantly Residential
The application site is within an area zoned as 'Predominantly Residential'
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
it is considered the proposed works would be appropriate forms of development and comply with General Policy 2
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
DRIVEWAYS AND FRONT GARDENS
As outline in the Residential Design Guide; there is a generally presumption that 50% of the front garden area should be retained
Condition 1
1. The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
2. Within one month of this decision notice full details of soft and hard landscaping works have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Department and these works shall be carried out as approved. Details of the soft landscaping works include details of new planting (including tree planting) showing, type, size and position of each. All planting, seeding or turfing comprised in the approved details of landscaping must be carried out in the first planting and seeding seasons following the occupation of the dwelling. Any trees or plants which die or become seriously damaged or diseased must be replaced in the next planting season with others of a similar size and species. Details of the hard landscaping works include footpaths, fencing and hard surfacing materials. The hard landscaping works shall be completed in full accordance with the approved details prior to the occupation of the dwelling.
