25 September 2024 · Delegated
69, Slieau Curn Park, Kirk Michael, Isle Of Man, IM6 1ew
This application sought permission to install a new window on the south west elevation of a residential bungalow at Annandale, 69 Slieau Curn Park, Kirk Michael. The property is a cream rendered bungalow with a rear dormer that provides accommodation within the roof space. The main planning considerations were whether the new window would harm the character and landscape of the area, and whether it would affect the amenity of neighbouring properties. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved the application on 25 September 2024, having found the proposal acceptable against those considerations.
The application was approved on 25 September 2024 under delegated powers. The key planning considerations were the impact on the character and landscape of the area and the impact on neighbouring amenity, both of which were found to be acceptable. The formal decision record lists 1 condition.
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
would not conflict with the requirements of General Policy 2
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 approved shall be begun either before the expiration of four years from the date of this approval or before the expiration of two years from the date of approval of the last of the reserved matters.
