31 May 2019 · Delegated
34, Ballanoa Meadow, Santon, Isle Of Man, IM4 1hq
Permission was granted for alterations and a two storey side extension at 34 Ballanoa Meadow, Santon. The property is a semi-detached house located towards the end of a cul-de-sac within a relatively new estate of 43 dwellings. The officer's assessment focused on three main issues: the visual effect on the streetscene, the impact on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, and whether the proposal would harm car parking or highway safety in the turning circle area. The application was approved under delegated authority, with two conditions attached to the permission.
The application was approved by the Head of Development Management acting under delegated powers. The key planning issues considered were the visual impact on the streetscene, potential effects on neighbouring residents' amenity, and any impact on car parking and highway safety. The proposal was found acceptable on all three counts.
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
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
Extensions to Dwellings in built up areas or sites designated for residential use
As a general policy, 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 on either adjacent property or the surrounding area in general.
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
Notwithstanding the details shown on Drawing No. 03 (dated 26/03/2019) and those written details in the Supporting Information (dated 26/03/2019) no approval is granted to the widening of the driveway. Reason: In the interest of visual amenity.
