15 October 2019 · Delegated
118, Ballabrooie Drive, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 4hq
Permission was granted for the removal of an existing external door and the installation of a patio to the rear of a two-storey dwelling at 118 Ballabrooie Drive, Douglas, Isle of Man. The site sits on a substantial hill sloping from front to back, with a garage and store room to the rear. The officer's report noted that existing raised decking at the rear of the property had been erected without planning permission and was the subject of this application. The site is also adjacent to a public footpath running from Ballabrooie Drive to Peel Road. The application was decided by delegated authority and approved on 15 October 2019, subject to two conditions.
The application was approved by delegated decision on 15 October 2019. The proposal involved removing an existing external door and installing a patio to the rear of the dwelling at 118 Ballabrooie Drive. The officer recommended approval and the department determined to permit the works.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
complying with General Policy 2 of the 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
Isle of Man Strategic Plan
general presumption in favour of extensions to existing property where such extensions would not have an adverse impact
in Recreation Policy 3 and Appendix 6. The latter provides examples of the size and type of provision required. 8.11 Open Space and Recreation 8.12 The Isle of Man Strategic Plan Context 8.12.1 The Isle of Man Strategic Plan identifies that Open Space in towns and villages on the Island forms an integral part of the fabric of community life, taking various forms and serving many purposes. Open Space ranges from the formal, such as formally laid parks and play areas, to the informal, such as open countryside, glens and the extensive public footpath network. The need for Open Space is that it forms part of the Island's heritage as well as being an attractive and usable asset. In the wider context, it provides visual and spiritual relief from the developed urban settlements on the Island, and provides recreational enjoyment in respect of various active and some less active forms of sporting activity. Open Spaces also provide a means of improving the health and fitness of the Island's population.
Residential Design Guidance
Raised decking, terraces or patios that are higher than 0.3 metres require a specific planning approval
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
Prior to the creation of the decking hereby approved, details of the appearance and materials of the privacy screen shown in drawing 272-01A must be approved by the Department and prior to the use of the decked area as hereby approved, the privacy screen must be in place and retained as such thereafter.
