18 July 2012 · Delegated
Garage At Rear, Roscavan, 7, Malew Road, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 4ea
Permission was granted to replace an existing lean-to outhouse extension at 7 Malew Road, Castletown with a new extension. The property is a modest single-storey bungalow with dormer accommodation, located on the western side of Malew Road to the south of Castletown Football Club grounds. The officer considered two main planning issues: whether the proposal would harm the amenity of neighbouring residents, and whether it would affect the visual character of the street scene. Both were found to be acceptable. The decision was made on 18 July 2012 by a Senior Planning Officer acting under delegated authority, with three conditions attached to the permission.
The application was permitted by a Senior Planning Officer under delegated authority. The key planning considerations were the potential effects on neighbouring residents and the appearance of the street scene, both of which were found to be acceptable.
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
Due to the site location, zoning and the type of proposal, the following policies are relevant for consideration
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
Condition 1
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This approval relates to the erection of extension to replace existing lean-to extension as proposed in the submitted documents and drawings 01, 02, 03, 04 and 05 received on 5th June 2012 and 12th July 2012.
Condition 3
The external finishes of the extension must match those of the existing building in all respects. *ZH*
