Replacement of existing integral single story utility room to rear elevation of dwelling

General Policy 2

The proposed development is acceptable in respect of its impact on the character of the site and surroundings. It would not give rise to any undue harm to the residential amenities of occupants of adjoining, nearby or properties. As such, the proposal accords with the provisions of Policies GEN2 and ENV23 in the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016

Environment Policy 23

The proposed development is acceptable in respect of its impact on the character of the site and surroundings. It would not give rise to any undue harm to the residential amenities of occupants of adjoining, nearby or properties. As such, the proposal accords with the provisions of Policies GEN2 and ENV23 in the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016

Environment Policy 23: When considering alterations and improvements to existing facilities the Department will require that consideration be given to the potential adverse impact of the proposed changes to existing neighbours. 7.18 Environmental Impact Assessment(1) 7.18.1 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is an important procedure for ensuring that the likely effects of new development on the environment are fully understood and taken into account before the development is allowed to go ahead. It is a process by which information about the likely environmental effects of certain types of development is collected, assessed and taken into account by the developer (as part of project design) and by the planning authority (in determining the acceptability of the application). In cases w here developments are likely to have significant environmental effects, whether public or private, by virtue of their nature, size or location, EIA's will be required and the general principles set out in Appendix 5 should be followed. 7.18.2 For some types of development, EIA's will be required in every case, whilst other development will only require an EIA if the particular project is judged likely to give rise to significant environmental effects. Where development does not fall wit hin these categories, (1) Environmental Impact Assessment is defined in Appendix 1 but still has a significant effect on the environment, the Department will require suitable supporting environmental information. The main criteria for judging significance are as follows: i. major developments which are of more than local importance; ii. developments which are proposed in particularly environmentally sensitive or vulnerable locations; iii. developments with unusually complex and potentially hazardous environmental effects. 7.18.3 A Planning Policy Statement will be issue d specifying the manner in which the Department intends to deal with applications which should be subject to EIA. Pending the adoption of the proposed Planning Policy Statement the Department will adopt current practice on EIA's from England and Wales set out in the publication "Environmental Impact Assessment: A Guide to Procedures" (1).