30 August 2019 · Delegated
9, River Walk, Braddan, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM4 4tj
Permission was granted for alterations and an extension to a detached dwelling at 9 River Walk, Braddan. The property is a two-storey detached house situated in a cul-de-sac, bounded by neighbouring properties at numbers 7 and 11. The officer's assessment focused on the visual impact of the proposed alterations and the potential effect on neighbouring residents. Both issues were considered acceptable, and the application was recommended for approval. The decision was made by the Head of Development Management under delegated authority on 30 August 2019, subject to one planning condition.
The application was approved by the Head of Development Management under delegated authority. The key planning considerations were the visual impact of the alterations and the potential effect on neighbouring properties at 7 and 11 River Walk.
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)
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
