4 July 2019 · Delegated
Willow Mead, Ballaughton Meadows, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 1jg
Permission was granted for alterations and a first floor extension at Willowmead, Ballaughton Meadows, Douglas, Isle of Man. The property is a large split-level bungalow with a lower ground floor, situated in a cul-de-sac where the surrounding properties vary in style and height. The main planning considerations were the visual impact of the proposed alterations and the potential effect on neighbouring residents. The officer found both to be acceptable given the character of the area. The application was decided under delegated powers and approved on 4 July 2019, with one condition attached.
The application was approved by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture under delegated powers. The officer assessed the visual impact of the alterations and the potential effect on neighbouring properties, and found the proposal acceptable.
Predominantly Residential use
The site is within an area zoned as Predominantly Residential use
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
Strategic Plan (IOMSP)
in built up areas not controlled by Conservation Area or Registered Building policies, there will be a general presumption in favour of extensions to existing property where such extensions would not have an adverse impact
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
