3 June 2020 · Delegated
Field 434764, Douglas Road, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 2bd
This application sought minor changes to an existing planning approval (reference 19/00137/B) for a residential development on Douglas Road, Ballasalla. The changes included traffic calming features, a new footpath link, a pedestrian link, and alterations to the layout. Two specific amendments were made: the internal roadway near plot A81 was moved slightly to protect the roadside hedge, and twelve detached dwellings were reoriented to make better use of sunlight. Neither change altered the dwelling types, and all driveways continued to meet the required minimum length. The application was approved by the Director of Planning and Building Control under delegated authority. A notable procedural point is that only one minor changes application may be made against any particular planning approval.
The Director of Planning and Building Control approved this minor changes application on 3 June 2020. The changes were considered acceptable adjustments to the original planning approval, including protecting the roadside hedge, adjusting the internal roadway, and reorienting several detached dwellings to make better use of sunlight without altering dwelling types or driveway standards.
Only one minor changes application may be made in respect of any particular grant of planning approval.
There have been no other MCH applications relating to this approval.
Must relate to a grant of planning approval in respect of a building
Relates to approval for new housing estate (building being interpreted as including multiples)
Must specify what minor changes are being sought and why the applicant considers them to be of a minor nature
Explanation is included on the application form, supported by two letters (13.02.20 and 03.05.20)
Cannot increase the number of dwellings or buildings for which planning approval has been granted
The proposal relates to the layout
Cannot increase the net external footprint of a building for which planning approval has been granted
Cannot make material changes to the vehicular access arrangements for which planning approval has been granted
The main entrance into the site is not amended. Amendments to the layout of internal roads and minor amendments to drives. Within the context of the application these are not considered material.
Cannot alter the conditions (if any) which have been imposed
Cannot be made where the parent approval is less than 21 days old, subject to an undetermined appeal or has expired
The approval is valid
Application Form
Provided
Information in Schedule 1
Provided
Fee
Provided
Such further info as Department may request prior to determination
Provided
Must not significantly increase the size or scale of the development in question
The changes alter the layout of the proposal only
Must not significantly change the nature of the development in question
The changes alter the layout of the proposal only
Must not result in an approval which, at the time of approval, complied with a Development Plan, National Policy Directive or a Planning Policy Statement, ceasing to do so
Must not result in new or increased adverse impacts on adjoining or neighbouring properties having a significant or disproportionate impact on the environment
The changes are within the site and to the footway that borders it.
Must not be more than minor and to be of a magnitude to warrant a new application
If it does not do any of the above, must then be considered.
The changes will result in an overall improvement to the layout and no new or increase material negative impacts have been identified.
Set out whether all, some or no changes are accepted (And which is which)
All of the changes applied for are approved.
